Bachelor of Marine Science
(K3B)
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Duration:
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3 years |
Location:
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Hobart
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Study Areas
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This course aims to provide students with knowledge, competencies, skills and awareness of a variety of subjects linked together by the common theme of Marine Science. Marine Science is a rich and diverse discipline, which emphasises an interdisciplinary approach that includes elements of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, oceanography, mathematics and other sciences. Students choose one of two streams:
- Biological Sciences - focusing on plant science and zoology with a focus on the biology and ecology of marine and freshwater organisms and their dynamics in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
- Physical Sciences - focusing on the physical sciences allowing students to specialise in a range of sub-disciplines,
including physical oceanography,chemical oceanography or marine geosciences. |
Special Requirements
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Biological stream: CHM5C Chemistry 5C
Physical Stream: MME5C Mathematical Methods 5C, PHY5C Physics 5C and CHM5C Chemistry5C
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Further study options
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Career opportunities
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Marine Science will be competitive applicants for jobs in a wide range of fields, for example:
- Marine and freshwater research
- Biological, chemical or physical oceanography
- Managing commercial and sport fisheries
- Marine ecosystems, climate research and impact assessments
- Environmental conservation
- Management of marine coastal resources
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Further Information
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