Master of Marine Biology (coursework or coursework and dissertation): Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Western Australia, Australia

Master of Marine Biology (coursework or coursework and dissertation)

Australia

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What will I learn?

This course is designed to prepare you for a meaningful marine biology career in industry or as a researcher. This is achieved through a focus on both the quantitative elements of marine biology and processes in marine environments, as well as the application and translation of marine science into industry practice and management.UWA is uniquely placed with access to some of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world, with Western Australia's magnificent coastline hosting a range of oceanic and coastal environments from the 'Great Southern Reef' in the southwest to Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberley in the northwest, plus hundreds of offshore islands. This diversity provides an excellent living laboratory for studying the complex interactions between marine organisms and their surrounding environments.This course is designed to prepare you for a meaningful marine biology career in industry or as a researcher. This is achieved through a focus on both the quantitative elements of marine biology and processes in marine environments, as well as the application and translation of marine science into industry practice and management.

Which department am I in?

School of Biological Sciences

CRICOS

107725G

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$50,600.00 (28,13,456) per year
Accommodation (Yugo Perth City) - AUD 394 Per/Week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

25/05/2026

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$50,600.00 (28,13,456) per year
Accommodation (Yugo Perth City) - AUD 394 Per/Week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

22/12/2025

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have— (a) a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in —marine science or marine biology; or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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