Bachelor of Marine Science - Marine Science (Extended Major)

The University of Western Australia

This extended major will expose you to the full breadth of the marine science discipline, allowing deeper understanding of both the physical and biological components through the Marine Biology and Coastal Processes majors. Western Australia's coastline is a biodiversity hotspot with up to 80 per cent of marine life found nowhere else in the world, making it the ideal living laboratory for your studies.Course StructureOur undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.Why study this courseUWA is ranked 29th in the world in Marine Science and Oceanography (QS 2020) and has brand new nationally unique facilities and resources that are used across our marine studiesLearning is richly embedded with internationally recognised research, often led by UWA’s global experts, encouraging research-based inquiry through cutting-edge scienceThis interdisciplinary major provides students with the knowledge required to develop solutions to the threats facing our marine and coastal environmentsYou'll learn todemonstrate a profound understanding of the theoretical basis of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics in animals, plants and microorganismsgain technical competency and practical skills to master state-of-the-art molecular techniquesdevelop and demonstrate your skills in critical thinking, experimental design, data analysis and interpretationCareer PathwaysYou might pursue a career in the following areas:Marine environmental consultingState and local governments who manage coastal planning and infrastructureGovernment agencies that manage fisheries (e.g. DPRID), marine conservation (e.g. DBCA) or lead marine research projects (e.g. CSIRO, AIMS, Geoscience Australia)Resource industryMarine industryMarine renewablesAquacultureNGOsAcademia

School of Biological Sciences

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