Bachelor of Marine Science
Bachelor of Marine Science
The Bachelor of Marine Science offers the full breadth of the marine science discipline, combining knowledge of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical environment across all levels of biological organisation. You will learn about the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems and how to manage these…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Marine Science offers the full breadth of the marine science discipline, combining knowledge of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical environment across all levels of biological organisation. You will learn about the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems and how to manage these systems in a changing world through lectures, laboratory exercises and field excursions.
This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-disciplinary learning experience that will provide you with the skills highly valued and sought after by employers around the world and leads you to clear choices in a master’s degree.
Why study Marine Science at UWA?
UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 37th in the world in Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2021) and has brand new facilities and resources unique to Australia that are used across our marine studies.
This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-disciplinary learning experience and leads you to clear choices in a master’s degree.
The specific skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by employers and will make you highly competitive in the job market.
Career opportunities
A degree in can lead to careers such as:
Marine scientist
Marine biologist
Marine environmental consultant
Coastal planner
Marine conservationist
Oceanographer
Further study
Master of Marine Science
Master of Biological Science
Master of Environmental Science
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
