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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Marine and Freshwater Science

Course code: #M04

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Marine and Freshwater Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $37,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    106397D

Options
Work Experience

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

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Bachelor of Science - Marine and Freshwater Science

Bachelor of Science course at ECU provides students with the opportunity to engage in high-quality studies across a range of science and mathematics disciplines.

Students specialise in a single major discipline aligned with their interests and aspirations and select a secondary minor area of study to broaden their skills and knowledge base. 

Students study biological and physical processes that occur in both marine and freshwater systems and develop skills to enable them to contribute to the management and understanding of water-based ecosystems. 

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to seek a semester-long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the Science and Mathematics discipline.

Cross-Campus attendance

Students studying on the South West (Bunbury) campus can select a major in Conservation Biology or Environmental Management, and minors in Conservation Biology, Data Science or Environmental Management. 

Units undertaken at the South West campus will be delivered as a series of lectures and weekly laboratory classes, supported by technology-enhanced learning and digital content. 

There are also practicum weeks in which fieldwork activities are carried out.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$47,600

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,200
Tuition 1 person $37,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

70
17
listening
17
writing
17
speaking
17
reading

PTE

52
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

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

Undergraduate English package guide:

Entry requirements (IELTS Score)Leads toDuration
IELTS 4.0 → AE 1 ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 4.5 → AE 2ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.0 → AE 3ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.5 → AE 4ECU Undergraduate entry10 weeks

The Academic English Program (AEP) is designed for students who plan to study at an Australian university or who are interested in developing academic reading, writing, listening and communication skills. 

  • Taught in 10-week terms, with possible start dates every five weeks.
  • Focuses on a mixture of communication skills and academic study skills
  • With a minimum of 65%, you will be able to graduate to the next AEP level or to your designated course.
  • No further English testing is required (except for Nursing and other higher English course requirements).
  • Leads into Diploma, Foundation and PQP programs at ECC and various degree programs at ECU.

Academic background and requirement

Minimum requirements for secondary school results can change, depending on the country where you completed your secondary study.

If you've completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma at a recognized Australian education provider, this may also help you meet minimum entry requirements for an undergraduate course.

 

GPA

China

National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) OR

Successful completion of one year of tertiary study           A minimum of 65.6% of the overall score

India:

Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent   65%

Iran: 

High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe)  12 out of 20

 

Foundation: 

A Diploma from ECC is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Edith Cowan University.

It aims to prepare international students for further study in an ECC Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Edith Cowan University bachelor’s degree.

Career opportunities

  • Marine Biologist
  • Marine Scientist
  • Environmental Officer
  • Water Manager
  • Marine Park Manager
  • Marine Park Ranger
  • Aquatic Ecologist
  • Freshwater Biologist

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