Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change

On a warming planet, the health of the planet's oceans is more critical than ever. The uniquely hands-on UTS Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change is the only degree of its kind in the Sydney region. It responds to Australia's ongoing investment in the future of the Blue Economy by producing graduates who can shape the future of our vital marine ecosystems.

Taught through the lens of climate change, course content spans the study of marine and aquatic environments delivered as a combination of theory, lab, and fieldwork experiences.

Why UTS Science?

UTS Science, one of Australia's leading university science faculties, is committed to scientific advancement that creates a more sustainable world. When students study with UTS, they join a university that delivers global impact in STEM education and research and a faculty that produces scientists with the power to transform the profession.

Course features

• Explore the fundamental elements of marine biology, including coral reefs, ocean systems, fish biology, and aquatic ecosystems. Investigate ecological interactions using cutting-edge technologies and traditional and analytical methods and learn to assess and respond to the impacts of climate change on these life-sustaining environments.
• Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
• Develop a broader skillset with the new professional choice block - choose from electives in policy, law, tourism and business and prepare for careers beyond the traditional marine sciences domain.

In the United Nations Decade of the Ocean, marine biology is no longer solely a scientific discipline but a highly sought-after skillset across a wide range of industry settings. Students graduate with the technical and professional skills to deliver scientific innovation in a diversity of marine science roles, as well as in other sectors connected to Australia's coastal systems.

Career options include ecologist, environmental chemist, environmental consultant, environmental scientist, research scientist, science policy officer or sustainability consultant, among others. Work in fisheries, national parks, zoos and aquariums, conservation and environmental protection agencies, infrastructure and development organisations, universities, and research institutes. Graduates can translate their scientific knowledge and professional expertise into careers in science communication, tourism, or consultancy opportunities in a wide range of organisations.

Students must complete a total of 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects. The elective subjects enable students to increase their expertise in other areas of science or other disciplines in the University.

Students must satisfactorily complete all core subjects and the required number of credit points of elective for award of the degree.

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.