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    Master of Marine Biology

    The University of Western Australia

    The University of Western Australia

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    77

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    106473H

    Application Fee

    AUD 125 

    Campuses

    Perth (Crawley campus)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 52,700  / year
    Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

    Master of Marine Biology

    About

    About the course By completing this Combined Bachelor's and Master's course you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Marine Biology. In your first three years you will complete the Marine Science Extended Major which will expose you to the full breadth of the marine science discipline, allowing deeper understanding of both the physical and biological components through our comprehensive degree. Through experimental design and research, both in the field and in laboratories, you will learn to appreciate the complex biological and physical interactions that occur in our coastal and offshore marine ecosystems and gain practical experience through field trips (including multiple field camps) and computer based labs. You will also complete a semester of postgraduate study during this time. You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Marine Biology. The master's component of the course enables you to strengthen your quantitative skills and application of science into industry practice and management. You will have access to world-leading facilities at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) and will be learning from internationally recognised experts to help give you the best opportunities to kick start your career. This combined degree is the ultimate multi- and interdisciplinary learning environment that will best place students to continue a pathway into research via a PhD or pursue a career in a marine related discipline after graduation. If you decide not to continue in the CBM you can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Marine Science (Advanced). Note that the Advanced Bachelor Degree is available only as a CBM exit award. It is not offered for direct enrolment and is not awarded on completion of the CBM.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 16 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 80 French Baccalaureate 13.5 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 570 GCE A-Levels 12 German Abitur 2.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 17.5 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 79 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 86 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 30 Malaysian STPM 15 Monash University Foundation Year 308 NCUK Foundation Program 12 Norwegian Vitnemål 4.6 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 12 South African National Senior Certificate 5.8 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 344 Sweden Slutbetyg 16.5 Trinity College Foundation 338 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 8 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 74 US College Board Advanced Placements 12 US College Board SAT 1270 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 70 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 90 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 16 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 80 French Baccalaureate 13.5 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 570 GCE A-Levels 12 German Abitur 2.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 17.5 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 79 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 86 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 30 Malaysian STPM 15 Monash University Foundation Year 308 NCUK Foundation Program 12 Norwegian Vitnemål 4.6 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 12 South African National Senior Certificate 5.8 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 344 Sweden Slutbetyg 16.5 Trinity College Foundation 338 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 8 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 74 US College Board Advanced Placements 12 US College Board SAT 1270 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 70 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 90 View full detailsAdmission requirements For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites. Admission requirements

    English Program Requirements

    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

    Career

    Career Pathways

    Graduates can find a range of employment opportunities in areas such as:

    • Marine environmental consulting
    • State and local governments who manage coastal planning and infrastructure
    • Government agencies that manage fisheries (e.g. DPRID), marine conservation (e.g. DBCA) or lead marine research projects (e.g. CSIRO,AIMS, Geoscience Australia)
    • Resource industry
    • Marine industry
    • Marine Renewables
    • Aquaculture
    • NGOs
    • Academia

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 52,700 

    Application Fee

    AUD 125 

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