Commencing semesters, 2014

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2297

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law Fac
Science Faculty

School

School of Biological Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Marine Science major.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Administrative Officer

Email: bel@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 9017

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

Why study Marine Science?

Marine science is the scientific study of our oceans and coastal habitats, and includes a wide range of disciplines in the biological, chemical, physical and Earth sciences. Students can pursue a general study plan or a more specialised plan in an area such as marine biology or marine geology. With an increasing focus on the role of our oceans to provide food and resources for our growing populations, the next generation of UQ marine scientists will play a major role in ensuring that we protect and profit from our oceans.

UQ has the largest and best marine research facilities of any Australian tertiary institution, and also possesses the largest assembly of marine scientists in the state, and possibly Australia. Students of marine science have an opportunity to undertake studies at the Moreton Bay Research Station (MBRS), Heron Island Research Station (HIRS) in the southern Great Barrier Reef and the Low Isles Research Station in the far northern Great Barrier Reef.

What you can study

Apart from content knowledge, employers and professionals value both the reliability and capacity for independent work, and the skill at writing substantial reports which are demonstrated by successful completion of Honours. More information about the Marine Science Major.

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Marine Science major.

Employment opportunities

Marine scientists work in many fields of research and education, including teaching, fisheries laboratories, wildlife conservation, marine parks, planning and management, museums, universities, marine science institutes, the fishing industry, oil companies, power-generating authorities, marine-resource development, and engineering and consulting companies.

What it costs

Please view the Bachelors of Science /Laws for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelors of Science /Laws for information on key dates and how to apply.