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Science

Masters.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Build advanced applied science capability while studying in exceptional tropical environments. You’ll learn from leading researchers and industry experts and gain practical experience through fieldwork and modern laboratory facilities. The program draws on JCU strengths across environmental, earth and marine sciences and can be tailored to your interests. This is a Masters coursework degree in Sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for science roles that combine technical capability with real-world problem solving. Career pathways include environmental and marine consulting, ecology and conservation work, government and natural resource management, geoscience and monitoring roles, and research support positions in universities and institutes. The degree also provides a pathway toward further research study. This is a Masters coursework qualification in Sciences. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, food laboratory technician, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, laboratory technician, healthcare scientist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Aquaculture Science and Technology, Environmental Earth Science, Environmental Management, Fisheries Science and Management, Geology, Global Change Biology, Tropical Biology and Conservation

Campus

  • Cairns
  • Townsville

Living Costs in Townsville**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,146 - 1,515
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,074 - 1,421
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

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A$43,949 per year

tick icon Local:

A$9,870 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

July, January, September

campus icon Campuses

Townsville
Cairns

tick icon Course Code

106904

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconISMS - MACC SCHOLARSHIP

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

tick iconAIMS@JCU SCHOLARSHIPS

A$33,092

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