Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change
Overview
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?
As one of Australia’s leading university science faculties, UTS Science is committed to teaching and research that creates a more sustainable world. When students enrol at 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, the globe and society.
Course features
- Course content spans 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.
- Students complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Design, Data 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.
- A new professional choice block prepares students for careers beyond the traditional marine sciences domain with electives in policy, law, tourism and business.
Taught by the leaders in marine science
Course content is designed and delivered by industry experts and academics in the School of Life Sciences and the acclaimed Climate Change Cluster (C3), one of Australia’s leading marine ecosystems research centres. The small course size means students have plenty of interaction with educators whose commitment to industry engagement enables access to a range of work-inspired learning opportunities. These include internships with UTS Science research laboratories and external marine science organisations.
Fieldwork experiences are part of the degree
Beyond the classroom, students undertake an extensive series of fieldwork trips, exploring topics like intertidal systems, seagrass meadows and coral reefs at locations including the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Careel Bay, Sydney Harbour and the Central Coast in NSW and Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Students can also pursue overseas study with the UTS Global Exchange program.
Majors
Areas of study
Animal behaviour and physiology, biological diversity, climate change, coral reef ecosystems, ecology, environmental protection and management, fish biology, fisheries, GIS and remote sensing, marine plants and algae.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Ecologist, environmental chemist, environmental consultant, environmental scientist, research scientist, science policy officer or sustainability consultant, among others. Graduates can work in fisheries, national parks, zoos and aquariums, conservation and environmental protection agencies, infrastructure and development organisations, universities and research institutes. They can also translate their scientific knowledge and professional expertise into careers in science communication, tourism
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 96.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 85.58 | 89.68 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 70.6 | 79.5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Technology, Sydney website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Technology, Sydney
Campus
City
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
70.60
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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