Bachelor of Marine Science

Why study Marine Science at UWA? UWA is ranked 4th in Australia and 45th in the world in Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2024) and has facilities and resources unique to Australia that are used across our marine studies. This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-disciplinary learning experience and leads you to clear choices in a master's degree. The specific skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by employers and will make you highly competitive in the job market. Why study Marine Science at UWA?About the Bachelor of Marine Science The Bachelor of Marine Science offers the full breadth of the marine science discipline, combining knowledge of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical environment across all levels of biological organisation. You will learn about the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems and how to manage these systems in a changing world through lectures, laboratory exercises and field excursions. This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-disciplinary learning experience that will provide you with the skills highly valued and sought after by employers around the world and leads you to clear choices in a master’s degree.

Entry requirements Admission Requirements To be considered for this course you need to: Achieve the University’s minimum entry score Demonstrate English language competence Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details) You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here. View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history. Assured Pathway information If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice. Admission entry to UWA We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT 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. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Careers and further study Career opportunities A degree in Marine Science can lead to careers such as: Marine scientist Marine biologist Marine environmental consultant Coastal planner Marine conservationist Oceanographer Career opportunities Further study Master of Marine Science Master of Biological Science Master of Environmental Science Further study

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