Turn your passion into a career protecting our oceans and marine industries

Dive into the world of marine science at Griffith University. Study at our oceanside campus, combining cutting-edge research, hands-on fieldwork, and a broad interdisciplinary approach covering marine biology, chemistry, and physical sciences. You'll graduate as a well-rounded marine professional ready to meet industry needs.

As a student of this degree, you can choose to specialise in:

• Coastal Management
• Marine Chemistry and Biotechnology
• Marine Ecology

Highlights of studying Marine Science

Honours

From the end of your third year, providing you're eligible, you'll have the option to apply for an Honours program and complete an Honours research project.

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Marine Science, you will be equipped to enter a wide range of professional fields, from coastal resource management to marine conservation and pollution control.

You'll also be well-equipped for roles in:

• Fisheries laboratories, aquaculture, and marine parks
• Coastal resource management and engineering
• Pollution control and coastal physical science (modelling, meteorology)
• Marine science institutes and consultancy companies
• Education, research, and marine-focused organisations, such as Coastalwatch.