Master of Marine Biology

Masters (Coursework)

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.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

119504

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,253 per year / $16,506 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0, or equivalent

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

As a graduate of JCU's Master of Marine Biology you will have outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology, transferrable scientific, technical and quantitative skills, and qualities that enable you to contribute to improving marine ecosystems and tropical societies.

During your one-year research project or three-month professional internship you will have opportunities to work with national and international institutions, local environmental industries, NGOs, and government departments for fisheries, science or environmental management. These opportunities frequently lead to employment or further research through PhD studies post-graduation.

Highly regarded by employers, JCU marine biology graduates are sought after within a range of private and public sector organisations, both in Australia and internationally, for technical, research, education, management and policy-related positions. You can go on to employment within a high-profile environmental management and consultancy agency, a government department, a scientific research institute, a commercial venture, or in an education, tourism or even a global environmental media group.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at James Cook University (JCU).

67.4%

Overall satisfaction

67.4%

Skill scale

54.6%

Teaching scale

74%

Employed full-time

$92k

Average salary

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