Marine Biology
Overview
Marine biologists study the living resources of the world's oceans and coastal seas. JCU's Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) students benefit from the unique learning environment of the tropics, whose waters support rich and diverse biological communities. Training in marine biology is central to understanding, protecting and managing these diverse ecosystems and evaluating human impact on the marine environment.
JCU through its School of Marine and Tropical Biology is the first university in Australia to offer specialised training in marine biology. It has earned an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research and takes a field-oriented, hands-on approach to its teaching and research endeavours.
Our location in the tropics allows students and research staff ready access to a wide variety of tropical marine systems including coral reefs, tropical estuaries, mangrove habitats and seagrass beds. Links between
our research and teaching programs ensure that students are at the cutting edge of marine research.
Research projects @ JCU in Marine Biology
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Marine Conservation Biology and the Detection of Biological Change
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Tropical Fisheries Biology
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Coastal and Estuarine Biology
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Invertebrate Biology
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Qualitative Assessments of Reef Fish Development
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Connectivity of marine populations
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Marine Ecological Modelling
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Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics
Undergraduate Degrees
Other Related Degrees
Joint Degree Options
Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time (generally four or five years) and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
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Bachelor of Engineering
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Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Psychology
Postgraduate Coursework Degrees
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Graduate Certificate of Science
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Graduate Diploma of Science
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Masters of Applied Science
Postgraduate Research Degrees
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Masters of Science
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Doctor of Philosophy
Career Opportunities
JCU science graduates with a major in Marine Biology pursue careers throughout the world. They work in private and public agencies, or as private consultants in fields such as conservation policy and environmental management, impact assessment, tourism and education. Graduates with higher qualifications and research experience pursue research careers in universities or research organisations.
