Bachelor of Marine Science

Ice-cream. Strawberry milk. Antibiotics. Toothpaste. Shampoo. Air. None of these would exist without reserves found in our oceans. Oceans support life at every level covering 70 per cent of earth's surface, they're vital for the supply of food, water and medicine, as well as for transportation and trade.

As concerns over the protection and sustainable use of our marine resources grow at a significantly rapid rate, the skills and knowledge you acquire in this course will help you play a key role in protecting this resource for generations to come.

Key Features

• This multidisciplinary course allows you to enhance your breadth of knowledge across marine biology and geoscience, preparing you for a wide range of roles in the environmental and ecological-related marine science fields.
• Its flexible approach allows you to explore a wide range of interests while still focusing on aspects of marine science relating to biology, ecology, geology and physical geography.
• Aside from fundamental knowledge in biological and environmental sciences, you'll gain relevant core skills in statistical analysis, report writing and project planning.
• Fieldwork is integral and includes optional short courses on the Great Barrier Reef.

Suitable For

If you want to be involved in the regulation, monitoring or research of the marine environment and are interested in science and sustainability.

Professions

• Aquaculture/mariculture specialist
• Coastal manager
• Computer-based ecological modeller
• Environmental consultant
• Exploration geologist
• Journalist
• Marine geologist
• Marine palaeontologist
• Marine tourism guide
• Palaeoceanographer
• Petroleum geologist or geophysicist
• Satellite imagery specialist
• Teacher and researcher
• Underwater archaeologist

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $34,800
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,450.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.