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Bachelor of Marine Science - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Divisional Programs
Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences Department of Physical Geography
Area Of Study: Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 037278J
Key Features:
Marine scientists work on the conservation, use and development of the marine and coastal environment. This program provides education and training in key areas of Marine Science, with streams in Marine Biology, Marine Chemical Ecology and Marine Geoscience. 
Suitable For:
Those who are interested in natural sciences, as well as the marine environment. 
Career Opportunities:
Federal, state and local government agencies employ marine scientists to regulate and monitor the use of resources, solve problems and conduct research. Private industry provides employment in fields such as exploratory marine geology, satellite imagery, computer-based ecological modelling, underwater archaeology, and aquaculture. Employment is also found in a growing number of environmental consultancies. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: A sound knowledge of Mathematics and Chemistry.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 80
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 68
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL114 Evolution and Biodiversity
BIOL115 The Thread of Life
GEOS112 The Planet Earth
GEOS115 Earth Dynamics, Materials and the Environment
GEOS116 Marine Geoscience
GEOS117 Biophysical Environments
STAT170 Introductory Statistics
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
BIOL227 Ecology*
ELS201 Introduction to Marine Science*
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL206 Genetics*
BIOL210 Plant Structure and Function*
BIOL235 Biostatistics*
GEOS214 Climatic Impacts*
GEOS237 Natural Hazards*
GEOS260 Marine Depositional Environments*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
BIOL373 Temperate Marine Biology*
ELS303 Marine Science Project*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL334 Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics*
GEOS313 Advanced Atmospheric and Oceanographic Science*
BIOL374 Biodiversity & Conservation*
GEOS334 Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management*
CBMS317 Plants: Cells and Molecules*

 
 

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