Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

079735G

Campuses

Main Site

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,336 / year

Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change

About

This course is designed for individuals passionate about marine biology and climate change, aiming to shape the future of marine ecosystems. Choose this course to become part of Australia's Blue Economy, gaining expertise in marine biology with a focus on climate change impacts.

What sets this course apart is its unique hands-on approach, combining theory with practical lab and Fieldwork trips to diverse marine environments, both in the Sydney region and the Great Barrier Reef, and the option to study abroad will provide you with real-world experience. You will gain knowledge in marine biology fundamentals, such as coral reefs and fish biology, and learn to use advanced technologies to study ecological interactions and climate change effects.

You will acquire a comprehensive skill set, including technical abilities and workplace competencies, through core subjects and a professional stream offering electives in policy, law, tourism, and business.

Learning occurs through direct engagement with industry experts and academics, with opportunities for internships and work-inspired learning.

Upon completion, you will be equipped for a variety of roles in marine science and related sectors, ready to contribute to scientific innovation and sustainability in the face of global ocean challenges.

Course features

Explore the fundamental elements of marine biology, including coral reefs, ocean systems, fish biology, and aquatic ecosystems. Investigate ecological interactions using cutting-edge technologies and traditional and analytical methods and learn to assess and respond to the impacts of climate change on these life-sustaining environments.
Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
Develop a broader skillset with the new professional stream – choose from electives in policy, law, tourism and business and prepare for careers beyond the traditional marine sciences domain.

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Course aims

Learn from the leaders in marine science

Course content is designed and delivered by industry experts and academics in the School of Life Sciences and the acclaimed Climate Change Cluster (C3), one of Australia’s leading marine ecosystems research centres. The small course size means students have plenty of interaction with educators whose commitment to industry engagement gains access to a range of work-inspired learning opportunities. These include internships with UTS Science research laboratories and external marine science organisations.

Study where marine biology happens

Beyond the classroom, undertake an extensive series of fieldwork trips. Explore intertidal systems, seagrass meadows and coral reefs at locations including the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Careel Bay, Sydney Harbour and the Central Coast in NSW and Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Or, study overseas with the UTS Global Exchange program.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

English Program Requirements

UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students.

Please check the requirements that apply to you.
Note: These requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student.

If you have previously studied in English, you may satisfy the UTS English language requirements in one of several ways. You must have:

Career

Careers

Your future career

In the United Nations Decade of the Ocean, you'll be an in-demand science professional ready to take on exciting, future-focused roles in marine ecology, government policy, research and marine governance. You could make key breakthroughs as a researcher, shape national and international policy in a governing body or carve your own path as a protector of our planet's greatest treasure.