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Centre of Marine Science and Innovation Honours Indigenous Scholarship Term 1, 2024 UGCE1446

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Centre of Marine Science and Innovation Honours Indigenous Scholarship UGCE1446

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ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation PhD Scholarship: Water quality and biofouling in the marine ecos...

This project will be in collaboration with industry and will focus on water quality factors and their influence on the fouling of materials in the marine environment. ARC Training Centre for Biofilm

Undergraduate Vacation Studentships (Identified Role - Indigenous)

Australia’s greatest challenges by leading Australia’s landmark marine and biodiversity infrastructure and carrying out innovative science . Our Undergraduate Vacation Studentships run over the Australian summer

Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Corrosion and Biofouling

microbiology techniques, or the demonstrated ability to acquire this expertise in the short-term Qualifications A PhD in a relevant area of metallurgy, corrosion, chemical engineering, chemistry , marine science

Research Specialist

You will have the opportunity to participate in and deliver strategic projects recommended by WAMSI's board and CEO, directly influencing marine science research and management in Western Australia

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Marine Spatial Planning

career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You Completion or near completion of a PhD in global change ecology or marine conservation. Strong familiarity with global

CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Studentships - National Collections and Marine Infrastructure

out innovative science .  For more information please see our website at National Collections and Marine Infrastructure . Projects:  National Collections and Marine Infrastructure have 6 projects

PhD Scholarship in Marine Conservation and Blue Economy

PhD Scholarship in Marine Conservation and Blue Economy Job No.: 665840 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: The successful

2025 RTP round - Reconciling phylogeography and species boundaries in Cnidarians.

Status: Open Applications open: 1/07/2024 Applications close: 18/08/2024 View printable version [.pdf] About this scholarship Description/Applicant information Project Overview Coastal and marine

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Marine Studies Institute

Australia has a vast marine jurisdiction with unique ocean and coastal ecosystems, many of which are poorly understood.

The accelerating changes in the climate, combined with land use practices, marine litter, fishing, shoreline industries and new risks, such as increasing ocean noise and potential deep-sea mining are presenting Australia and the global community with unprecedented challenges.

We are working to understand these challenges and expand the scientific, technical and legal know how to solve problems like biodiversity loss and food insecurity through a combination of cutting-edge research, education and leadership training.  

One Tree Island Research Station

Research into the history of the Great Barrier Reef at the University of Sydney research station at One Tree Island is helping us understand how it will cope with anthropogenic climate change. Researcher Associate Professor Jody Webster is leading a team of scientists in the School of Geosciences unlock the secrets of the reef by analysing historic cores of corals drilled from the reef.

Understanding beaches in estuaries and bays

Our expert:  Associate Professor Ana Vila-Concejo

Our partner:  NSW State Government

Sandy beaches in estuaries and bayes (BEBs) front and protect many coastal properties and infrastructures in the world. Many major cities have been built around estuaries.

One example is Sydney, where three estuaries are the core of some of the most densely populated and developed parts of the city: Botany Bay, Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), and The Pittwater (Broken Bay).

The nature of estuarine beaches and their critical functions vary with distance from the mouth of the estuary, which is the source of wave and tidal energy, as well as often the dominant source of sand. Little research has been done in this field.

The management of sandy beaches is underpinned by morphodynamic classification models that were developed for “high energy” sandy beaches – beaches exposed to the full force of ocean swell (open ocean beaches). These models provide the framework for predicting beach response, for example to coastal engineering intervention, or to changes in wave energy and sea level.

Results from few published studies suggest that the wave energy gradient inside estuaries is the major control on the morphodynamics of sandy estuarine beaches. And that further research focused around this gradient is necessary to establish a final classification model for estuarine beaches that can inform management directed at sustaining beneficial roles of these beaches as storm buffers, recreational facilities, wildlife habitat, and protection of critical coastal wetlands.

We're investigating BEBs morphodynamics, evolution, and response to climate change as part of an expanding international consortium studying BEBs in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, USA and Spain.

We have multiple projects in different BEBs and are undertaking:

• beach surveying using state-of-the-art techniques such as RTK or drones
• beach bathymetry using kayaks fitted with echosounders and RTKs
• sediment analyses and sediment transport studies
• hydrodynamic measurements waves and currents
• decadal and seasonal studies using GIS

Coral reef morphodynamics

Our experts:  Professor  Maria Byrne , Associate Professor  Ana Vila-Concejo , Dr Thomas Fellowes , Dr Tristan Salles

Coral reefs around the world are irreversibly transforming due to unprecedented rapid environmental change. Recent mass bleaching events have shown the impact of climate change driven marine heatwaves for coral reef health and the demise of reef structure.

Because returning coral reefs to their past healthy state is no longer an option, there is a pressing need to understand, quantify and model the impact of new environmental conditions on coral reefs. Coral reefs (and reef islands) are not inert features that will simply get destroyed or flooded with climate change.

While there is research that predicts a future of flooding and inhabitability for reef islands, other studies show that reef islands can even grow under climate change and advocate for more detailed eco-morphodynamic modelling.

This is of important for Australia as we are the custodians of some of the largest and most important coral reef regions on Earth – the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and the Coral Sea. Many reef islands in these regions are threatened by climate change and are internationally important as the legal ‘baseline’ from which Australia’s maritime zones are drawn.

Recent years have shown the vulnerability of the corals (and coral islands) is widespread with episodes of bleaching, ocean acidification, sediment plumes, cyclones, and, threatening species such as crown of thorns starfish.

With climate change, reefs face accelerated changes that will affect ecosystem services such as coastal protection. The health of coral reefs and sediment producing organisms will be less impacted by incremental global warming and acidification than by increasingly frequent marine heatwaves and storms.

There are key knowledge gaps in quantifying carbonate sediment budgets and productivity, wave dissipation and sediment transport, and reef and island resilience. This needs to be addressed using multidisciplinary approach using field data, remote sensing and numerical modelling.

We aim to understand coral reef morphodynamics, wave dissipation and sediment transport by examining:

• decadal studies using GIS
• surveying using state-of-the-art techniques, RTK and drones
• hydrodynamic measurements (waves and currents)
• numerical models of wave dissipation on coral reefs

Unravelling a trace element fingerprint for low-temperature dolomite formation in the Great Australian Bight

Our expert:  Dr Bree Morgan

Formation of dolomite [CaMg(CO3)2], a highly-stable carbonate mineral, has been central to maintaining the stability of Earth’s global climate over geologic timescales.

There's a disproportionate paucity of dolomite in modern times comparative to its widespread abundance in the deep past, referred to as the ‘Dolomite Problem’, one of the longest standing unresolved mysteries in the natural sciences.

The overarching objective of this project is to decipher a trace element signature for the formation of low temperature dolomite, with the goal of gaining wider insight into the mysterious mechanisms promoting dolomite formation in modern and ancient sediments.

The target samples are dolomite-containing, Pleistocene-aged sediments collected from a mesohaline seep (Leg 182) in the Great Australian Bight.

We will complete a detailed assessment of (i) bulk Mg, Ca and trace element (Mn, Sr, Re, As, Sb, Ba, Cd, Mo, Ni, Cu, Zn, V, Cr, Co, U, Y & REE) concentrations in samples by ICP-MS analysis of selective digests, (ii) μ-scale distribution of trace elements in sediments by μ-XRF and LA-ICP-MS analysis of sample thin sections, and (iii) high resolution crystallographic information (quantitative mineral abundances, d104 peak position values of dolomite, crystallite size, and morphology) using XRD, SEM and TEM.

Our findings intend to complement current funded research into the trace element signatures of rare Holocene dolomite, forming in saline playa lake sediments in South Australia and British Columbia.

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Marine and coastal science

Explore all aspects of the marine environment

Marine and coastal science looks at all aspects of the marine environment, encompassing many disciplines. Within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES), marine and coastal science can be studied with an emphasis on biology, Earth sciences or oceanography. Marine biologists look at life on the shore and in the oceans and estuaries, whereas marine geologists study the structure and topography of the ocean floor, ocean sedimentation and marine resources. Physical oceanography is focused on understanding waves, currents and their importance to climate and fisheries.

Gain a competitive edge with a UNSW degree

We're ranked 33rd in the world for Earth & Marine Science. * UNSW is home to the Centre for Marine Science and Innovation , which provides plenty of opportunities to experience real-world marine research. The Centre’s expertise and experience covers a multidisciplinary mix of ecological and biological sciences, physical and biological oceanography, environmental impact assessment, coastal geomorphology and engineering.

Career opportunities in marine and coastal science

With 85% of Australian’s living near the coast, Australia has a large and growing “blue economy” involving tourism, fisheries, transport, energy and aquaculture. Managing our marine resources requires marine scientists that can work across a range of disciplines including engineering, conservation, biology, physics, geomorphology, chemistry, oceanography and palaeontology. Graduates find employment in many different government departments and research organisations (for example, fisheries, marine parks, museums, CSIRO, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, universities) as well as in the tourism industry. Graduates may also enjoy work in the aquaculture and marine biotechnology industry and growing sectors of private industry, such as consultant companies undertaking specialist research in resource and environmental fields.

Environmental study areas

If you're passionate about the environment, studying science is a great way to have a meaningful impact through almost all disciplines. In addition to marine and coastal science, you might be interested in studying  biology ,  climate science ,  Earth science ,  ecology,   environmental management ,  geography  or  physical oceanography.

Our programs

You can study marine and coastal science in the following undergraduate degrees:

• Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Environmental Management
• Bachelor of Science

Gain research experience and enhance your career prospects with an honours degree. These programs are designed to connect your undergraduate study with supervised independent research. An honours degree also provides a pathway into further study, such as a Masters by Research or PhD. You can take honours as a standalone degree or as part of an embedded honours program.

Embedded honours program

• Bachelor of Advance Science (Honours)

Standalone honours program

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)

You can study marine and coastal science in the following postgraduate coursework program: 

• Master of Marine Science and Management

You can study marine and coastal science in the following postgraduate research degrees:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Masters by Research

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WELCOME TO THE MARINE STUDIES INSTITUTE (MSI): THE PUBLIC FACE OF MARINE SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, WITH MORE THAN 150 YEARS OF MARINE SCIENCE TEACHING AND RESEARCH.

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Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management

Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management

Master of Marine Science and Management

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Marine biology and ocean science

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Marine biologists and ocean scientists use contemporary tools and technology to study the different processes that shape our marine environments and the spectacular diversity of marine organisms within them.

Our experts investigate phenomena from local to global scales, from microscopic phytoplankton to cetacean megafauna to coral reef ecology. They also study the physics of ocean currents and the chemical and biological influences on the carbon cycle and their influence on climate change.

Learning from our experts, you’ll gain a range of technical skills, including water-quality sampling, using marine technology, remote sensing skills, spatial skills, big data analyses, marine organism identification, and more.

You’ll explore marine and coastal environmental protection, physical and biological oceanography, sedimentology, coral reef ecology and conservation, marine geoscience, environmental geochemistry, coastal and catchment processes, ecology and evolution of marine invertebrates, fisheries and aquaculture.

UQ marine biology and ocean science graduates work in varied fields as marine park managers, technicians in fisheries or aquaculture, ecological consultants, oceanographers, marine conservationists, science communicators, and more.

Why choose marine biology and ocean science at UQ? 

You’ll learn alongside award-winning researchers and teaching specialists who are world leaders in their fields and many of whom are part of the Centre for Marine Science .

You’ll develop critical and creative thinking skills, and apply the communication and quantitative toolkit you’ll need for your future career.

You’ll also gain hands-on experiences through workshops, practicals and excursions, or field trips to some of Australia’s most pristine ecosystems and research stations, including Moreton Bay Research Station on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and Heron Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Browse our programs within this study area.

For answers to frequently asked questions, and information about program structures, applications, fees and student life, visit  Study at UQ .

• Undergraduate and honours
• Postgraduate coursework
• Higher degree by research
• Coastal and Ocean Science minor
• Marine Biology minor
• Bachelor of Environmental Science
• Coastal and Ocean Science major
• Marine Biology major
• Coastal and Ocean Science field of study
• Marine Biology field of study
• Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology
• Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
• Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
• Master of Conservation Biology
• Master of Conservation Science
• Master of Environmental Management
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy

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Careers and further study.

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

You might pursue a career in the following industries:

• Marine environmental consulting
• Government agencies that manage fisheries (e.g. DPRID), marine conservation (e.g. DBCA) or lead marine research projects (e.g. CSIRO and AIMS)
• Resource industry
• Marine industry
• Marine renewables
• Aquaculture

Further Study

You might consider further studies in:

Master of Biological Science

• or Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Marine Science 

Western Australia (WA) is a terrestrial biodiversity hot spot. Up to 80 per cent of the region's plants and invertebrates are unique to the area, and the state is a stronghold for threatened mammals. This makes WA the ideal living laboratory for studies in biological science.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic student fees.

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees , or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

International student fees.

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Chemistry and Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Chemistry and/or Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements  of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to apply

Ready for the next step?

Find out how to apply through our simple online application process. 

We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course. 

We can’t wait for you to join us!  

Course details

About the course, quick details.

• Perth (Crawley campus)
• Albany (Regional campus)
• Semester 1, Semester 2
• 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Why study this course

• UWA is ranked 29th in the world in Marine Science and Oceanography (QS 2020)
• Brand new nationally unique facilities and resources that are used across our marine studies
• Learning is richly embedded with internationally recognised research, often led by UWA’s global experts

You'll learn to

• use a range of contemporary techniques and instrumentation to collect data in the field and in the laboratory
• analyse, synthesise and interpret data that varies in space and time
• interpret patterns and integrate knowledge of physical and biological processes to address real-world problems

You'll learn to

Course structure.

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Popular combinations

Popular Combinations

Conservation biology.

Conservation biology is the science of protecting and managing biodiversity.

Environmental Science

Provides the research basis for solving environmental problems.

Zoology focuses on the diversity of animals and how they survive, thrive and persist.

Course structure details

Take all units (24 points):.

• BIOL1130 Frontiers in Biology (6)
• BIOL1131 Plant and Animal Biology (6)
• EART1105 Dynamic Planet (6)
• SCIE1104 Science, Society and Data Analysis (6)

Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1721 or SCIE1500. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and either MATH1721 or SCIE1500. Note: MATH1721 should be taken if also considering majors or minors that require it for progression to level 2 (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science). Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Chemistry ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete CHEM1003.

• CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (6)
• MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6)
• MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods (6)
• SCIE1500 Analytical Methods for Scientists (6)
• BIOL2204 Marine Biology (6)
• ENVT2221 Global Climate Change and Biodiversity (6)
• ENVT2250 Ecology (6)
• SCIE2204 Marine Systems (6)
• BIOL3305 Fisheries Science: Foundation and Application (6)
• ENVT3306 Coastal Conservation and Management (6)
• ENVT3307 Oceanography (6)
• SCIE3304 Field Techniques in Marine Science (6)

Ashley Marino

Marine Science has no geographical limits. When I was in Year 12 living in Albany, a town spoilt with incredible coastal environments, I dreamt of travelling, snorkelling, and living by the sea for the rest of my life. This major opens that possibility, with the added aspect of environmental consideration. Everything biological and atmospheric can be linked to the vast oceans. Marine Science can be applied globally, from the open ocean to local rivers and the atmospheric influences of winds and climate.  Throughout my course, my perspective of the world has been broadened. The students in my class share my passion for protecting our environment and their belief in a better future is contagious; it’s easy to feel optimistic and determined when you’re surrounded by kind-hearted people. Everyone’s aware of UWA’s prestigious reputation, but really it was the relocation services and pleasant atmosphere that allowed me to picture myself living as a student here.

Read more about Ashley's story.

Asha de Vos

Dr Asha de Vos

Marine biologist, ocean educator and pioneering blue whale researcher

My passion is changing the way the world sees and interacts with the ocean and helping people be the best version of themselves. We are incredibly privileged to be alive and to live on this planet – but we only inherit it, we never own it. I am well aware of this and my work is about leaving the planet a better place than I found it with a focus on saving our oceans. I choose to do this by nurturing and training the next generation of diverse ocean heroes, students from typically under-represented nations, and other unlikely heroes like fishermen. I also like to engage people in stories about the magic of our oceans because the more people know about the ocean, the more likely they are to care and become part of the army that we need to drive change. They will become part of the solution and not just part of the problem.

Read more about Asha's story here .

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry relevant experience and for employers to help shape the graduates of tomorrow.

Develop your employability skills through a science work placement. The following units are available to all science undergraduate students who are looking to gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience:

• SCIE2205 Science Work Placement Unit
• SCIE2206 Science Consultancy Project

Rare pictures uncover diverse marine life at Ningaloo Reef

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have collected rare imagery revealing rich marine biodiversity at Ningaloo Reef, after deploying baited underwater cameras to analyse various fish species.

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Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre

Purpose-built collaborative facility for marine science and ocean engineering research.

The Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) provides innovative and effective solutions to challenges facing the world's oceans. Built for the UWA Oceans Institute, the IOMRC brings together more than 300 marine scientists across disciplines including biodiversity, fishing, tourism, Indigenous engagement, climate change, oceanography and conservation.

Visit the IOMRC webpage

UWA Oceans Institute

The UWA Oceans Institute brings together the University’s multidisciplinary research strengths across areas including oceanography, ecology, engineering, resource management and governance to address key ocean challenges.

The Ocean Institute’s mission is to draw on our world-leading marine research to tackle issues of national and global significance. We are uniquely placed to provide ocean solutions to real-world challenges, through the breadth and depth of our marine expertise, our state-of-the-art facilities and geographic reach.

Visit the Oceans Institute website

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UQ’s marine science programs are renowned for their hands-on experiences, focus on persistent environmental challenges, and relevance to the bioeconomy and its current and emerging industries.

You’ll gain field experience during your stay at UQ’s  marine stations on the Great Barrier Reef and in the subtropical Coral Sea, and hone your practical and technical skills in advanced laboratories on campus at UQ St Lucia.

You’ll learn from one of the largest groups of marine researchers in Australia, and many members of the Centre for Marine Science are world experts in their fields.

Our research leaders have expertise across a range of disciplines, including marine biology, coastal and ocean systems, ecology and conservation, geography and geology, biotechnology, global change science, engineering, business and law.

Choose your program

Undergraduate.

Gain the latest knowledge and crucial practical and field experience with a marine-focused major within the three-year UQ Bachelor of Science:

• Coastal and Ocean Science
• Marine Biology .

You can take these as a single major, together as a comprehensive marine science double major, or with another science or humanities major or minor. Coastal and Ocean Science is also available as an extended major.

You can also study marine biology within the:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)   (1 year)
• Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (4 years)

Postgraduate coursework

Upskill and develop your career path with the latest knowledge and approaches in conservation, environmental science and environmental management.

UQ’s intensive postgraduate coursework programs cover both marine and terrestrial systems.

• Master of Conservation Biology
• Master of Conservation Science
• Master of Environmental Management
• Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
• Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
• Master of Quantitative Biology

Higher degree by research

With close to 100 research groups and 400 PhD candidates and master’s research students, UQ is renowned for its marine research worldwide.

Contact one of our research group leaders to enquire about a topic and availability, or visit our research themes pages to see the breadth of our research disciplines.

• Doctor of Philosophy  (PhD)
• Master of Philosophy  (MPhil)

International partner programs

Students from selected international partner institutions can spend a semester studying marine and terrestrial ecosystems on one of UQ’s  international partner programs . 

If eligible, you’ll study with us for a semester that is based around blended fieldwork, laboratory skills and research.

The programs provide a comprehensive overview of biology, ecology and culture in the Australian and Pacific context.

Study locations include UQ’s marine stations on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea, Fraser Island, Far North Queensland and Solomon Islands.

• Field experiences
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Interested in marine biology?  Meet Dr Mel Cowlishaw, she took the UQ Marine Biology major (YouTube, 1m:38s).

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If you’re seeking Universities to pursue Marine Biology in Australia and have a passion for environmental conservation, a love for the ocean, and a desire to impact the world while excelling in a competitive field, a career in Marine Biology is an ideal fit. In this role, you’ll study a diverse range of marine life, from tiny bacteria and algae to vast marine mammals, and explore the complex chemical and physical properties of the oceans. This field offers an exciting opportunity to delve into marine ecosystems. Let’s delve into why these Australian universities are outstanding choices for your academic and professional aspirations in Marine Biology.

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For a country with a population of only 23 million people, Australia has a long history of having some of the best research institutions in the world. Many of Australia’s 43 major universities have world-class academic programs in science subjects such as Chemistry , Geology, Biology, Zoology and Wildlife, Mathematics, and Engineering. It makes Australia a great addition to any student’s professional resume, regardless of their field of study.

In order to make your international experience as affordable as possible, there is yet another fantastic resource available. Over $200 million is set aside annually by the Australian government, specifically for international students enrolling in Australian universities. Students worldwide are eligible to apply for these funds, but they have to fulfill some eligibility criteria such as grade requirements, financial need, and so on. Any student who gets admission to study abroad in Australia should check with the university’s financial aid division to see if they are eligible for scholarships.

Although having a student visa is necessary to study in Australian institutes, the benefits that come with it make Australia stand out from other countries. Those who have a student visa can work in Australia. Working while studying in Australia can significantly lower the price of an already reasonably priced learning experience.

On the campuses of their respective universities, students can work for 40 hours per two weeks in jobs that only call for rudimentary skills, such as grocery stores, food and beverage delivery, or even in a variety of other capacities. These jobs frequently cover most, if not all, of the expenses related to rent, groceries, utilities, and possibly even some tuition, which can significantly lower the cost of studying abroad in Australia.

An international student may face a significant language barrier challenge that has an impact on almost every aspect of life, including daily activities such as grocery shopping and even just reading street signs. English is the official language of Australia, and most of its population is fluent in it. International students do not need to learn any other language to stay in Australia.

Australia’s climate ranges from mildly warm to oppressively hot year-round, with Victoria in the far south serving as an exception. Hence, living in Australia can be a pleasant experience.

5 best universities to pursue Marine Biology in Australia

This university has a rich history that dates back to 1874. It is home to a thriving community of students and staff who care about making an impact.

The university ranks among the top 1 percent globally and is famous among the world’s top 100 universities in 23 subject areas(according to QS World University Rankings by Subject and Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject)

The institution is also a member of the prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities.

The University of Adelaide has been in the top 100 in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences and is the best in South Australia. They are also No. 1 in South Australia for careers in Environmental Science.

Their Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology focuses on modern domestic and international marine biology practices.

Its Center for Marine Science and Innovation focuses on studying fundamental knowledge about the functions, processes, interactions, and changes in the marine environment. Hence, this university ranks among Australia’s top marine biology universities. Its research is used to create cutting-edge solutions for managing and conserving marine life.

UNSW students are experts in various fields, including Coastal Geomorphology, Engineering, Physical and Biological Oceanography, Ecological impact assessment, and Ecology and Biology.

As a student, you can access a wide range of approaches and methods specific to the field thanks to this institution’s multidisciplinary and cross-institutional Master of Marine Science and Management course .

The university’s Marine Biology course will allow you to observe the marine environment up close while learning from some of the well-known experts in the marine biology field. Newcastle University has a strong emphasis on practical learning.

Its goal is to develop and educate marine biologists who will be able to address world problems. You will therefore have a special experience at the University of Newcastle, where you will also gain the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving success in your career.

With up to 80% of fish, invertebrates, and other organisms found nowhere else in the world, Western Australia’s marine environment is a biodiversity hotspot, making WA the perfect living lab for your research.

The demand for marine science professionals is increasing as a result of complex problems like climate change, population growth, food production, and declining natural resources.

Oceanography, marine and coastal management, and marine biology and ecology will all be covered in UWA’s marine biology major.

UTAS offers one of the best programs in the world for temperate marine studies and is the only marine and Antarctic science degree in Australia. It is also a well-known marine biology university.

The university equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the marine, fisheries, aquaculture, and Antarctic sectors, which are all expanding and becoming increasingly important globally.

The university combines the love of science, the outdoors, and adventure that helps you understand natural and physical sciences.

You can accomplish this through a career in research or the sustainable aquaculture sector, which is more practical.

• Marine biologists study all marine life, from invertebrates, fish, seabirds, and marine mammals to plants, algae, and bacteria. They also study the chemical and physical properties of the world’s oceans and their impact on marine life.
• Australia offers numerous scholarships to international students, world-class education, and work opportunities on a student visa. Australia’s official language is English. Hence, international students do not need to learn a foreign language to stay in Australia.
• UNSW Sydney– University of New South Wales, University of Tasmania (UTAS), The University of Adelaide (UoA), and the University of Newcastle are some of the top universities to pursue marine biology in Australia.

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Q1. How can I become a Marine Biologist in Australia?

Ans- A biology degree with a focus on Marine Biology is necessary to work as a marine biologist in Australia. These are often bachelor’s degrees, and prerequisites in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology are the typical requirements. You can become a Marine Biologist if you fulfill all these requirements.

Q2. Do Marine biologists get well-paid jobs in Australia?

Ans- Yes, a Marine Biologist makes an average of AUD 111,281 per year.

Q3. How long does it take to complete the Marine Biology course in Australia?

Ans- Most Marine Biology degrees in Australia last 3–4 years. Postgraduate education, such as a Master’s or Ph.D., often requires a few more years.

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When you study marine biology in the Bachelor of Science at JCU, you will learn from world-leaders in marine and coastal ecosystems, with the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep.

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What is Marine Biology?

Marine biology is the scientific study of animals, plants and organisms within the ocean and other saltwater environments. It is also the study of how these elements interact with the marine environment as marine and coastal ecosystems.

Marine biology also involves studying the impact that humans have on the marine environment, and how oceans and the atmosphere interact. In other words, marine biology is also interconnected with climate science and the study of global warming, and with ocean conservation.

Marine biology is vital to our understanding and preservation of the planet and humanity.

Like all fields of science, marine biology incorporates theoretical and technical knowledge, alongside practical applications in the field, lab and research settings of every type, including oceans, wetlands and estuaries, and aquarium-based experiments.

The ocean covers approximately 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and it remains largely uncharted^. This means there is vast potential to explore and learn about the ocean, and almost limitless opportunities for marine biology researchers and professional scientists to make new discoveries.

Marine biology also has a number of specialisations, including marine ecology; marine microbiology; biological oceanography; aquaculture; fisheries biology and management; marine population, community and ecosystem dynamics; coral reef science; marine conservation; zoology and more. Some of these specialisations may be studied alongside a Major in Marine Biology, as part of the Bachelor of Science at JCU. See the full list of JCU BSci Majors and electives .

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The Marine Biology major in JCU's Bachelor of Science degree provides access to a unique tropical learning environment with research stations, state-of-the-art laboratories and the Great Barrier Reef right on our doorstep.

What does a marine biologist do?

Marine biologists are scientists who spend their life immersed – often literally – in oceans and other saltwater environments.

Ocean conservation is a passion for many marine biologists; however, there are a range of areas in which you might pursue research or focus your efforts.

Marine biologists may work as generalists, collecting and analysing data from diverse marine species in oceans, wetlands and estuaries to better understand marine biodiversity, and determine impacts of environmental change on marine ecosystems.

Or, marine biologists may become specialists, developing new knowledge through research into a particular type of marine organism, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.

As a marine biologist, you will apply scientific principles and processes across all of your work. Sampling and experimental design, statistical analysis, taxonomy and systematics, functional morphology, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, behaviour, ecology and evolution will be among the skills you may use daily  as you study diverse marine ecosystems.

Increasingly, marine biologists will also use the latest technology, such as sophisticated arrays of data loggers, advanced analytical chemistry equipment, underwater drones  and mini-submarines, to gather data and study marine habitats among the ocean depths.

A marine biologist must be adept in the water and behind a computer, using custom software to analyse underwater images and video, to input and process data, conduct complex analyses including artificial intelligence methods, and to communicate findings.

Working as a marine biologist, you will develop diverse capabilities and experience. In addition to your marine biology qualifications, you may need to undertake practical training in areas such as scuba diving, boat driving, aquarium-based experiments, animal husbandry, and environmental health and safety.

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Learn from world-renowned lecturers and engage with experts in your chosen field with an Advanced Science degree from JCU. Develop strong research and communication skills as you investigate the role of science in creating sustainable futures within the Tropics. Model solutions to case studies from an array of biophysical contexts and extend your hands-on learning by completing a research internship or practical placement.

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Explore dynamic marine and coastal systems with Marine Science. Develop expertise in seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors and other marine technologies. Gain valuable, hands-on experience through fieldwork at JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station and on various coral reefs along the Great Barrier Reef.

Embrace the exciting world of science. Pair your scientific study with experiences like no other — explore environments like the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest or conduct research in state-of-the-art labs. Learn how to train an AI algorithm to identify flora and fauna species or dig into the earth’s history to find prehistoric remains. Graduate career-ready with advanced practical skills and a drive for discovery.

Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course.

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Develop outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology and advance your skills in the areas most sought after by marine sector employers. Gain unrivalled hands-on experience in unique locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. Work with emerging technologies for marine ecosystem monitoring, learn how to incorporate vital data analysis methods into your work and research, and collaborate with world-leading researchers in Coral Reef Science and Management

Advance your professional career in science with independent research or a focused industry project. Through your studies, you will expand your knowledge and understanding of the problems facing natural environments, and their solutions, using the complex reef and terrestrial environments of the tropics as examples. You will also expand your practical, analytical and communication skills, and gain first-hand experience through tailored professional internships or research projects that can lead

Advance your professional career in science with independent research or a focused industry project. Through your studies, you will expand your knowledge and understanding of the problems facing natural environments as well as their solutions, using the complex reef and terrestrial environments of the tropics as examples. You will also expand your practical, analytical and communication skills, and gain first-hand experience through your course work classes. You can concentrate your studies by

What jobs are there in marine biology?

As a marine biologist, you could work in conservation biology and policy, environmental and resource management, fisheries biology, ecosystem restoration and marine impact assessments.

When you study marine biology at JCU, you might find marine biology jobs with not-for-profit organisations, universities and other research institutions, commercial organisations and governments.

Marine biologists may work in and around Australia’s many unique marine environments, including the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Reef, Montgomery Reef, Lord Howe Island, Hinchinbrook Island and many more. You may also work on diverse sites such as kelp forests, Ramsar wetlands, seagrass meadows, mangrove forests and so on.

Or, you may find may work as a marine biologist internationally, in a range of precious marine and coastal locations.

The kinds of jobs  you could hold with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Biology from JCU include:

• Marine biologist
• Ocean conservationist
• Marine policy advisor
• Corporate relations
• Commercial researcher
• Academic researcher
• Fisheries advisor
• Environmental advisor
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental impact assessment work
• Projects on coasts/wetlands/seagrass
• Biological oceanographer.

What is the difference between Marine Science and Marine Biology?

In addition to its Marine Biology Major through the Bachelor of Science , JCU also offers a Bachelor of Marine Science .

JCU’s Marine Science degree has a focus on the sustainability of oceans and is ideal for students interested in physical and chemical science, or an oceanography degree.

Marine science students are trained to work with developing oceanography technologies. They use seabed mapping technology, tagging and tracking equipment and high-precision sensors to track activity in the ocean. They will also cover ocean fundamentals such as understanding biological processes, the chemistry of the ocean, marine geography and fisheries science.

Similar to studying marine biology, marine science students learn how to collect data and assess the health of marine life populations; however, marine biologists may be more focused on the creatures and plants themselves – and their ecosystem interactions – rather than the geographical elements.

Why study Marine Biology at JCU?

When you study with us, you will be equipped to excel. JCU’s Marine Biology Major delivers well-developed practical experience alongside rigorous theoretical and technical knowledge.

If you have an existing qualification and want to take your Marine Biology studies further, JCU's Master of Marine Biology will advance your skills in the areas most sought after by marine sector employers.

JCU marine biology students have access to state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, like the JCU Science Place and the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station .

As a marine biology student, you can also benefit from our researchers’ strong links with industry including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), Museum of Tropical Queensland , TropWATER and CSIRO Townsville .

Townsville has been rated as the world's second most-prolific city for research related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 'Life below water (SDG14)' by the Nature Index . The Nature Index is based on research published in 82 high-quality scientific research journals between 2015 and 2020, 52 per cent of the research conducted in the area came from JCU.

You will gain valuable employability skills through practical experiments and opportunities to acquire hands-on experience in diverse marine environments like reefs, mangroves, and intertidal zones.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake real-world marine biology research in unrivalled locations including the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

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"I love the research teams and labs I have been involved in. Everything from swimming with minke whales in the northern Great Barrier Reef to working with baby seahorses, there have been so many cool opportunities. I also appreciate all of the connections I have made, from top researchers in this field to my cohort in the classes."

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