Overview
Gain extensive experience in research methods and data and laboratory analysis while honing your data science and communication skills to bring your practise and research to the next level. Prepare for your future career through internships within government agencies and research institutions involved with the stewardship of UNESCO World Heritage listed coral reefs and other extraordinary environments like mangrove forests and the deep sea.
Gain advanced knowledge and experience in the five areas that are most sought after by marine sector employers: marine biology, mathematics/statistics/modelling, environmental science and management, marine and microbial ecology, and cross-disciplinary studies. Enhance your research capabilities with the advanced research skills embedded in all subjects of the degree. Pursue your passion for discovery through the Master of Marine Biology’s Research major or gain valuable hands-on experience during a three-month workplace internship with one of JCU’s leading industry or government partners.
Go deeper into the areas of marine biology that spark your passion as you explore topics such as quantitative marine ecology, conservation biology, fisheries, and the biology, life history and taxonomy of tropical marine organisms. You will study tropical marine systems with an emphasis on coral reefs and surrounding waters, seagrass meadows, mangrove assemblages and the adjacent sandy and rocky shores.
Career Opportunities
- As a graduate of Marine Biology degree from James Cook University you will have outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology, transferrable scientific, technical and quantitative skills, and qualities that enable you to contribute to improving marine ecosystems and tropical societies.
- During your one-year research project or three-month professional internship you will have opportunities to work with national and international institutions, local environmental industries, NGOs, and government departments for fisheries, science or environmental management. These opportunities frequently lead to employment or further research through PhD studies post-graduation.
- Highly regarded by employers, JCU marine biology graduates are sought after within a range of private and public sector organisations, both in Australia and internationally, for technical, research, education, management and policy-related positions. You can go on to employment within a high-profile environmental management and consultancy agency, a government department, a scientific research institute, a commercial venture, or in an education, tourism or even a global environmental media group.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advances in Marine Biology
- Evidence and Controversy in Marine Science
- Career Planning
- Coral Reef Geomorphology
- Marine Conservation Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Campus Location
- Townsville, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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General requirements
- AQF level 7 bachelor degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0, or equivalent
- English language proficiency
- CRICOS Code 107243C
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents35796 AUD / year≈ 35796 AUD / year
Additional Details
- Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students for a full-time study load
Living costs
Townsville
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