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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Marine Science

Course code: #50110M

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Marine Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $44,640 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    67 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    056552E

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

Bachelor of Marine Science

Develop a deep understanding of marine systems while studying in JCU's advanced research aquariums and laboratories.  

In this program at James Cook University, learn how to manage human impacts best and preserve dynamic marine and coastal environments.

Undertake research at the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station or on-site at various coral reef, island, sea-grass and mangrove environments visited when completing this degree.

Develop high-level skills in evolving technologies that provide solutions to previously unsolvable problems. 

Build your capabilities using seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors, and various techniques for gathering data above and below the waves.

Build networks with the international cohort who study this degree and the concentration of marine scientists and managers in north Queensland. 

Opportunities may also exist to undertake an exchange program with an international university.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,074

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,528
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,434
Tuition 1 person $44,640

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:

  • English (Units 3/4,C),
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C),
  • Chemistry (Units 3/4, C); or equivalent.

Recommended Knowledge

  • One of Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4, C); or equivalent

 

GPA:

Canada Secondary School Diploma: 67

China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 97

India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 70/75

 

Foundation Study: 

The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor's degree.

Completing the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right. 

Graduating with the Diploma will also allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor's degree programs. 

It may give you advanced standing or credit for some of your successfully completed subjects.

Career opportunities

  • marine conservation officer
  • marine planner
  • oceanographer
  • veterinarian
  • fisheries manager
  • marine educator
  • communications environmental manager

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