Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
This course is offered at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour and in Lismore. -
Location
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Lismore students complete final-year units in intensive mode at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour. Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at Lismore campus and the National Marine Science Centre. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BMarSc&Mgt
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Course code
3007157
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Understanding and conserving our marine environment is vital to a sustainable future. Establish your dream career and help make a difference with the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management.
The course combines marine science with contemporary management concepts and has a focus on conservation issues in both coastal and marine ecosystems.
This degree has a strong practical component. You will develop skills in the laboratory and field in a range of tropical and subtropical environments including the Solitary Islands, Cape Byron and Great Barrier Reef marine parks.
Explore global environmental issues including marine pollution and climate change, while also learning more about coral reef ecology and marine mammal conservation among other fascinating subjects.
You will also have the option to gain a nationally recognised qualification in scientific scuba diving.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate skills of critical analysis and application of scientific methods in marine science and management. Make decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to marine science and management. |
Creativity | Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solving. Respond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges. |
Ethical practice | Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainability. Demonstrate well-developed judgement on principles of social justice and professional standards. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of marine science and management. Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in professional and community settings. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in self-managed learning. Critically reflect on practice. Demonstrate information literacy skills |
Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas in marine science and management contexts. Collaborate effectively on personal scholarly and professional terms. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people and the environment. |
Students can complete an eight-week professional placement to gain industry experience. Interns can work with organisations across the marine science spectrum including local, state or federal government agencies; private consultancies; or business enterprises in Australia or overseas.
This course combines marine science with contemporary management concepts and includes a wide range of elective units such as ocean change biology, marine mammals, coral reef ecology, marine pollution and scientific diving.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | 334104 | 054101 |
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 | 334153 | 054051 |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
During the course, students will have the option to gain a nationally recognised qualification in scientific scuba diving.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Marine Science and Management a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- at least seven (7) units from Part B, and up to five (5) elective units, which may include units from Part B and C, or other approved units.
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A candidate who while enrolled for a Bachelor of Marine Science and Management:
- has successfully completed eight (8) units from Part A, with no more than four (4) units awarded as Advanced Standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree.
- has successfully completed all the requirements for the Associate Degree in Environmental Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Marine Science and Management a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- at least seven (7) units from Part B, and up to five (5) elective units, which may include units from Part B and C, or other approved units.
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A candidate who while enrolled for a Bachelor of Marine Science and Management:
- has successfully completed eight (8) units from Part A, with no more than four (4) units awarded as Advanced Standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree.
- has successfully completed all the requirements for the Associate Degree in Environmental Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||||
SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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BIO00232 - Coastal Marine Ecosystems | Intermediate | Note 2 | |||
Choose 1 unit from Part B Part B | Note 2 | ||||
Choose 2 electives from Part C | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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BIO00105 - Fisheries Biology | Advanced | Note 2 | |||
Choose 1 Part B unit Part B and 2 Electives from Part C Part C | |||||
OR Choose 3 Part C Electives Part C | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management | Advanced | Note 3 | |||
BIO10121 - Successful Sampling | Advanced | Note 3 | |||
Choose 2 units from Part BPart B | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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Choose 4 units from Part B Part B |
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
Compulsory Residential for External Students
Note 3:
Offered at the National Marine Science Centre in a 3 week intensive mode, with a compulsory one week residential.
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BIO00202 | Ecology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00105 | Fisheries Biology | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00232 | Coastal Marine Ecosystems | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO10187 | Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLY00201 | Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENS00203 | Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT00211 | Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CHE00201 | Chemistry | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUR00201 | Environmental Mapping | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO10120 | Marine Systems Science and Management | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO10121 | Successful Sampling | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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