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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Marine Biology (Coursework)

Course code: #119504

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Marine Biology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $44,840 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    5 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    107243C

Options
Internship
Research Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 07-February-2024 2024-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 07-February-2025 2025-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Master of Marine Biology

Explore marine biology at James Cook University, gaining hands-on experience at locations like the Great Barrier Reef's Orpheus Island Research Station.

The interdisciplinary degree covers marine biology, mathematics, environmental science, ecology, and cross-disciplinary studies.

Focus on sought-after skills with JCU's unique access to learning environments, including labs, the Orpheus Island Research Station, and the Marine and Aquaculture Research Facility.

Sharpen your skills with researchers from TropWATER and CSTFA, studying in JCU's environmentally sustainable facility.

Build global networks with students and industry experts, engage in real-world projects, and choose an optional three-month internship.

Intern with organizations locally, nationally, or internationally to gain professional experience in conservation, eco-tourism, science communication, and more.

Opt for the research major, undertake a year-long project in your second year, and graduate with expertise sought by employers in tropical Australia, a hub for marine sciences.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,274

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,528
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,434
Tuition 1 person $44,840

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
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Academic English proficiency Results
  • And/or Testamurs (or curriculum vitae detailing your work history)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

74
18
listening
18
writing
18
speaking
18
reading

PTE

52
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.

Course Name                  Entry RequirementsLead to
EAP Level 2IELTS 5.0  (No skill <4.5)Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3
EAP Level 3IELTS 5.5  (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4
EAP Level 4IELTS 6.0  (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5
EAP Level 5IELTS 6.5  (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4Overall IELTS score of 7.0

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

  • Completing an AQF level 7 bachelor's degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (65%) or equivalent.

Career opportunities

  • Marine Biologist
  • Marine Conservation Scientist
  • Fisheries Biologist
  • Aquatic Ecologist
  • Oceanographer
  • Marine Resource Manager
  • Environmental Consultant in Marine Biology

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