GraduateBiology & Life Sciences
Master of Marine Biology
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Develop outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology and advance your skills in the areas most sought after by marine sector employers. Gain unrivalled hands-on experience in unique locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of marine biology as well as a diverse skill set with this interdisciplinary marine biology degree. Participate in specialised, hands-on training in unmatched locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. Gain extensive experience in research methods and data and laboratory analysis while honing your data science and communication skills to bring your practise and research to the next level.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core Subjects (MB5000, MB5350)
- Select a 3 credit point subject from the list (Advanced Quantitative Skills) (EV5506, BS5260, EV5502, BC5203, SC5502)
- Plus select 9 credits points of subjects from one of the listed streams, Stream 2: Marine Conservation and Management (MB5001, MB5270, MB5204, MB5004, MB5014, EV5701)
- Plus select 9 credits points of subjects from one of the listed streams, Stream 4: Fisheries Science (MB5003, MB5014, SC5810, AQ5007, AQ5015, MB5620)
- Plus select 9 credits points of subjects from one of the listed streams, Stream 3: Marine Genomics (AQ5004, BC5203, BZ5450, BC5101, MI5003, BS5470)
- Plus select 9 credits points of subjects from one of the listed streams, Stream 1: Coral Reef Science (MB5190, MB5380, MB5400, MB5055, EV5406, MB5160)
- Plus select 9 credits points of subjects from one of the listed streams, Stream 5: Coasts (EV5406, MB5270, EV5701, EV5401, EV5110, EA5640)
- Select a Major (Area of Study: MMB-RES, Area of Study: MMB-PRO)
Admissions
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (65%); or equivalent.
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