Bachelor of Marine Science
Overview
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Description: |
The Bachelor of Marine Science is a multi-disciplinary degree and provides students with two pathways. Each of the pathways provides students with breadth in the discipline as well as flexibility to follow their own interests. Emphasis is given to scientific breadth in life and physical marine sciences, and to generic skills that enable the student to respond to changes in the job market for marine science worldwide. The degree requires coursework in a range of disciplines across two faculties: Marine Biology (School of Marine and Tropical Biology), Earth and Environmental Sciences (School of Earth and Environmental Sciences), Mathematics (School of Mathematics, Physics and Information Technology) and Chemistry (School of Molecular Biology). This program is designed for students who enjoy interdisciplinary science and want to package subjects to achieve particular skills outcomes. |
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Duration: |
3 years fulltime |
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Mode: |
On campus, full or part time * |
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Workload: |
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Type: |
Undergraduate |
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Credit points: |
72 credit points o |
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Intake: |
February and August |
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Campus: |
Townsville, (students may commence first year in Cairns, but must transfer to Townsville to complete second and third year) |
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Faculty: |
Science, Engineering and Information Technology |
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Prerequisite/s: |
English, Chemistry and Maths B |
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QTAC code: |
316251 Townsville; 326251 Cairns |
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Course code: |
50110M |
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* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only. o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points. |
Structure
Students must complete 72 credit points consisting of:
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At least 18 credit points from Science Level 1 subjects
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At least 15 credit points from Science Level 2 subjects
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At least 18 credit points from Science Level 3 subjects
1. Core – Marine Science
Students must complete the following core subjects:
LEVEL 1
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis
MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science
ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
Plus 6 credit points of additional Science Level 1 subjects
LEVEL 2
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
PH2006:03 Physical Oceanography
Plus 6 credit points from
CH2042:03 Marine Chemistry and Chemical Ecology
EA2800:03 Marine Sedimentary Environments
MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms
MB2060:03 Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment
Plus 12 credit points of additional Science Level 2 subjects
LEVEL 3
At lease 6 credit points from two of three science disciplines as listed below
MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography
MB3150:03 Fisheries Science
MB3210:03 Biology of Reef Corals
OR
MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology
MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: Introduction to Biological Modelling
MB3200:03 Marine Conservation
OR
EV3203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife
EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology
EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis (June Block Mode)
EA3700:03 Coastal Sedimentary Dynamics (July Block Mode)
OR
EA3610:03 Marine Geology and Palaeobiology
EV3201:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments
EV3401:03 Coasts & Catchments: Geomorphology and Management
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CS3008:03 Fluid Mechanics
MA3109:03 Applied Complex Variable Theory
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PH3003:03 Classical Mechanics
PH3006:03 Oceanography and Meteorology
2. Core – Tropical Marine Network Program
Students must complete the following core subjects:
LEVEL 1
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis
MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science
ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
Plus 6 credit points of additional Science Level 1 subjects
LEVEL 2
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
PH2006:03 Physical Oceanography
Plus 6 credit points from
CH2042:03 Marine Chemistry and Chemical Ecology
EA2800:03 Marine Sedimentary Environments
MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms
MB2060:03 Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment
Plus 3 credit points from
AQ3320:03 Tropical Aquaculture
EV3100:03 Coastal Management
MB3300:03 Coral Reef Ecosystems
MB3310:03 Tropical Fisheries Biology & Management
LEVEL 3
9 credit points from
MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography
MB3150:03 Fisheries Science
MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology
MB3200:03 Marine Conservation
MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: Introduction to Biological Modelling
Plus 9 credit points from
EA3610:03 Marine Geology and Palaeobiology
EA3700:03 Coastal Sedimentary Dynamics
EV3201:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments
EV3203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife
EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis
EV3401:03 Coasts and Catchments: Geomorphology and Management
EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology
Honours
An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. JCU's Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities and has an active research program.
Career Opportunities
The program equips students with the management skills for a career in a range of business settings. By selecting appropriate elective courses and majors, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways. Please browse our discipline areas for more detailed career pathways.
