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About the course
Develop advanced expertise in marine biology with a strong practical focus and field-based learning. You’ll build discipline knowledge valued by marine-sector employers, gain hands-on experience in unique locations such as the Great Barrier Reef and Orpheus Island Research Station, and work with emerging technologies for marine ecosystem monitoring and data analysis alongside leading researchers. This is a Master coursework degree in marine science. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for specialist roles across marine science and environmental management, combining field skills, analytical capability and experience with modern monitoring technologies. Career paths may include marine biologist, environmental consultant, reef or fisheries research officer, conservation or monitoring specialist, and roles with government agencies, research institutes and marine industry organisations. This is a Master coursework qualification for professional careers in marine biology.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as policy speacialist, marine specialist, environmental manager, environmental consultant, parks and land manager, academic, and etc. in companies including Edge Group, WWF, Melbourne Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Environment Programme, and etc.Explore the majors available
Professional and Research
Living Costs in Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
