Love the ocean and marine life? The Marine Science major in the Bachelor of Science at Auckland University of Technology explores the science of the ocean. 

You'll study the physics, chemistry, geology and biology of the oceanic environment to predict and solve complex global challenges.

With 71 percent of Earth’s surface covered by water, the oceanic environment is critical to our existence. 

It regulates climate, mediates temperature and drives the weather, determining rainfall, droughts, and floods. 

Oceans are the world’s largest store of carbon; they act as a carbon sink and absorb heat from the atmosphere. 

More than 90% of the excess heat generated as a result of climate change and about 30% of the carbon dioxide produced by humans since the start of the industrial revolution have ended up in our oceans.

Study marine science and find out why and how our oceans are changing, what that means for the future of our biosphere, and how you can make a difference.

Key features

• Dynamic industry with regular new discoveries
• Hands-on learning in marine environments, using AUT’s custom-built boat
• Flexibility: tailor your degree with a second major, minor or electives of your choice
• Complete an industry-related project (Capstone Project) in your final year

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

• Certificate in Applied Science
• Certificate in Science and Technology

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.