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About the course
Develop the understanding required to tackle the many problems that affect marine ecosystems and the industries, environments and communities they support. You'll first gain the necessary foundations in the basic sciences, before focusing on your choice of specialisation. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across marine and coastal science, environmental monitoring and management, and marine research support. Opportunities may exist with government agencies, environmental consultancies, conservation organisations, and marine industries where skills in marine ecosystems, data collection and analysis, and fieldwork are valued. The programme also provides a pathway to further study and research in ocean and coastal disciplines as a Bachelor-level qualification in Environmental Science.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, geologist, marine biologist, field officer, soil scientist, diver, and etc. in companies including Edge Group, WWF, Melbourne Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Environment Programme, and etc.Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
