Marine Science, Marine Biology
The Bachelor of Marine Science and the Bachelor of Science (majoring in Marine Biology) degrees are two unique offerings on the Gold Coast campus.
With cutting-edge teaching and research strengths in marine studies, this campus is an ideal teaching location, boasting spectacular coastline, extensive canal systems, surf beaches, diverse habitats, mangrove systems and biodiversity.
Marine Science
This degree provides extensive learning experiences in marine biology, coastal physical sciences and coastal management. In your second and third years, you have the opportunity to specialise in:
- Coastal physical science
- Coastal resources management
- Marine chemical sciences
- Marine ecology
Marine Biology
This degree major studies the living world in the sea, focusing on the biology and ecology of marine organisms and ecosystems. It includes extensive fieldwork.The degree covers:
- Coastal environments, such as shore and rocky headlands
- Estuarine environments such as seagrass and mangroves
- Marine animals
- Coastal processes
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