UndergraduateBiology & Life Sciences
Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science at the University of Newcastle has students learn from experts in marine, coastal and ecological fields, gaining practical skills to address issues such as climate change, pollution and urbanisation. Students engage with contemporary issues in the marine environment from day one, through skills-based courses and extensive fieldwork opportunities, developing an understanding of ecological, physical, conservation, societal and management issues. Graduates work in marine research, conservation, environmental consulting and coastal management.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- Our Oceans
- Multidisciplinary Laboratories
- Ecology
- Experimental Design and Analysis in Ecology
- Spatial Science
- Marine Biology
- Weather and Waves
- Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors
- Coastal Environments and Processes
- Integrated Coastal Ecosystems
- Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Preparatory Studies in Mathematics
- Foundational Studies in Mathematics
- Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
- Statistical Reasoning and Literacy
- Statistics for the Sciences
- Minors (choose one): Animal Biology
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Coastal and Surface Processes
- Communication
- Education Studies
- Environmental Regulation
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Toxicology and Health
- Food Science
- Geography
- Indigenous Environmental and Community Practice
- Microbiology
- Plant Biology
- Riparian Restoration and Sustainability
- Social Science
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Tourism Futures
- Water and Resource Management
Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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