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Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)

JCU student on coral reef

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.

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Description:

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Duration:

3 years fulltime

Mode:

On campus, full or part time #

Workload:

Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.

Type:

Undergraduate

Credit points:

72 credit points o

Intake:

February and August

Campus:

Townsville and Cairns**,

Faculty:

Science Engineering and Information Technology

Prerequisite/s:

English, Chemistry and Maths B

QTAC code:

316061Townsville; 326061Cairns

Course code:

50110

# 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

**. Cairns (1st year only)

Structure

For subject descriptors please consult the relevant university handbook at http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/courses/index.htm

MARINE BIOLOGY

Townsville, Cairns (1st year only)

Level 1

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Please note in particular - Rule 3.1 at least 18 credit points from science level 1 subjects; of these, at least 3 credit points (one subject) must be obtained from each of the following subject groups: (full lists of subject by discipline can be found in master schedule or using subject search.

Group 1: All first year MA and PH subjects except PH1001

Group 2: All first year CH and CP subjects together with BM1000, but excluding CH1020 and CP1030 (Students enrolled in a major in the biological sciences should select a CH subject or BM1000)

Group 3: All first year BT/BZ/MB/ZL subjects

Group 4: All first year EA and EV subjects

Level 2

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

PLUS

6 credit points from:

MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms

MB2060:03 Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment

MB2070:03 Evolution and Biogeography of Marine Organisms

MB2080:03 Marine Invertebrate Biology

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 3

Select 12 credit points from:

MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography

MB3150:03 Fisheries Science

MB3160:03* Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes

MB3190:03* Coral Reef Ecology

MB3200:03 Marine Conservation Biology

MB3210:03* Life History and Evolution of Reef Corals

MB3230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies

MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling

MB3270:03 Coastal and Estuarine Ecosystems

MB3280:03 Marine Invertebrates of Commercial Importance

Plus

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

* Restricted subjects which require approval of Academic Adviser.

Level 4 - Honours students only

MB4001:12 Marine Biology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

MB4002:12 Marine Biology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

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.

Professional Accreditation

JCU marine biology graduates can apply to join a variety of professional organizations including the Australian Marine Science Association, the Australian Coral Reef Society and numerous other specialist associations.

Other Majors available in the Bachelor of Science

  • Aquaculture

  • Archaeology

  • Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

  • Botany

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Ecology

  • Environmental Earth Science

  • Environmental Science

  • Genetics and Genomics

  • Geography

  • Geology/Economic Geology

  • Hydrology and Water Resources

  • Marine Biology

  • Marine Biology - Advanced

  • Mathematics

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmacology

  • Physics

  • Physiology

  • Psychology

  • Spatial Science

  • Zoology

Application and Contact Information

Australian and New Zealand students

International Students