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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Marine Science - Marine Science (Extended Major)

Course code: #MJD-MARDM

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Marine Science - Marine Science (Extended Major)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $44,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $100 AUD

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    107723J

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Winter-July 01-May-2024 2024-05-01
Fall-February 01-December-2024 2024-12-01
Winter-July 01-May-2025 2025-05-01

Overview

Bachelor of Marine Science - Marine Science (Extended Major)

The Bachelor of Marine Science at UWA 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. 

Marine Science extended major will expose you to the full breadth of the marine science discipline, allowing a 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.  

It combines knowledge of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical process across all coastal marine environments.

During your studies, you will gain practical experience through field trips (several of which are overnight) and computer-based labs. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$58,625

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $14,625
Tuition 1 person $44,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Evidence of English Language Competency
  • Resume (CV) outlining previous work experience (If Applicable)

Note: All transcripts must be in English. 

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
6
writing
-
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
20
listening
22
writing
20
speaking
18
reading

PTE

64
54
listening
59
writing
59
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

180
170
listening
170
writing
170
speaking
170
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers two ways, or pathways, to improve English language proficiency to the level required by the University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

CourseEntry Requirements:Lead toDuration
IELTS (Academic format)

5.5 with no band score below 5.0

6.0 with no band score below 5.5

Direct entry to most under- and post-graduate courses

20 weeks 

10 weeks

TOEFL IBT
 

58 with a minimum score of writing 16, speaking 15, listening & reading 7 

68 with a minimum score of writing 20, speaking 17, listening 11, reading 12

Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses

20 weeks

10 weeks

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

46 overall with no individual score below 42

54 overall with no individual score below 46

Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses

20 Weeks

10 Weeks

 


Academic background and requirement

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

To be eligible for entry into an undergraduate program at UWA, you'll need to demonstrate academic performance through your school-leaving qualification or previous university study.

 

The minimum academic requirement for entry to The Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) is a Year 11 qualification or equivalent.

Career opportunities

  • Marine Scientist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Marine Environmental Consultant
  • Coastal Planner
  • Marine Conservationist
  • Oceanographer

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