Deakin University

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

0100303

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Bachelor of Marine Science

Study marine science at Deakins Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, where you will have access to spectacular marine environments teeming with rich biodiversity on your doorstep. Become an expert in ocean systems by exploring a broad range of disciplines, including marine microbiology and genomics, oceanography, marine modelling, marine biology and ecology, fisheries and aquaculture. The Bachelor of Marine Science equips you with the skills needed to create a sustainable future for the worlds oceans.You will learn from expert marine science teaching staff in labs and facilities equipped for analytical chemistry, molecular biology and more. With hands-on practical activities located at the Queenscliff Marine Science Centre, you will get direct access to rocky shores, seagrass beds and mangroves as the surf beaches become your classroom.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Geelong Waurn Ponds	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	60
Warrnambool	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	50

Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Marine Science, you must pass 24 credit points.; 12 Core units; 6 Major units; 6 Elective units

Subjects

Marine science
Ocean processes
Marine environments
Aquaculture and environment
Marine animal physiology
Fisheries science
Oceans, coasts and climate change

Entry requirements

If you are currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL