Bachelor of Marine Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
The Bachelor of Marine Science offers the full breadth of the Marine Science discipline, combining knowledge of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical environment across all levels of biological organisation. You’ll learn about the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems and how to manage these systems in a changing world through lectures, laboratory exercises and field excursions.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- We’ll provide you the environment to build technical skills through hands-on learning with exciting field trips, visiting places across WA from the Pilbara down to Esperance.
- This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi and inter-disciplinary learning experience that will provide you with the skills highly valued and sought after by employers around the world.
- UWA is ranked first in Western Australia in Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2023).
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At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
- Chemistry ATAR OR an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year
Majors
Marine Science (Extended Major)
The Marine Science extended major will expose you to the full breadth of the marine science discipline, allowing deeper understanding of both the physical and biological components through the Marine Biology and Coastal Processes majors. Western Australia's coastline is a biodiversity hotspot with up to 80 per cent of marine life found nowhere else in the world, making it the ideal living laboratory for your studies.
Potential Career Outcomes
Coastal Planner, Marine Biologist, Environmental Consultant, Marine Scientist, Oceanographer
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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