C10228v6 Bachelor of Marine Biology
University of Technology Sydney
About
In the Bachelor of Marine Biology students explore our ocean environment, the ecological interactions that sustain its biodiversity and how we might best protect it.
Learning is centred on practical and field-based experiences, through which students consolidate theoretical concepts and skills that are important for marine research and understanding governance and sustainability.In this course, students gain a thorough understanding of life in marine environments, from the tiny plankton that support all marine life to the top predators that rule the food chain.
Students acquire the necessary skills to study sea life and detect and assess detrimental effects on marine ecosystems such as climate change, pollution and human resource use.
Field trips undertaken in the latter part of this course are valued for the opportunities to put theory into practice, providing unique experiences through scientific exploration and discovery of the marine environment.
Structure
Students must complete a total of 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects. The elective subjects enable students to increase their expertise in other areas of science or other disciplines in the University.
Students must satisfactorily complete all core subjects and the required number of credit points of elective for award of the degree.
Industrial training/professional practice
Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91002 Foundation stream (Environmental Sciences) | 48cp |
| STM91568 Core Disciplinary Subjects (Marine Biology) | 72cp |
| CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
A typical course program is shown below.
Autumn commencing
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
| 91107 The Biosphere | 6cp |
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp |
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91123 Biocomplexity | 6cp |
| 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature | 6cp |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
| 65621 Environmental Chemistry | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91110 Experimental Design and Sampling | 6cp |
| 91154 Ecology | 6cp |
| 91118 Fish Biology and Fisheries | 6cp |
| 91121 Aquatic Ecosystems | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology | 6cp |
| 91170 Microbial Ecology | 6cp |
| 91157 Marine Phycology | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 91155 Stream and Lake Assessment | |
| 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology | |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91120 GIS and Remote Sensing | 6cp |
| 91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems | 6cp |
| 91156 Marine Productivity and Climate Change | 6cp |
| 91145 Environmental Protection and Management | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp |
Spring commencing
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
| 91123 Biocomplexity | 6cp |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91107 The Biosphere | 6cp |
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp |
| 91154 Ecology | 6cp |
| 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology | 6cp |
| 91170 Microbial Ecology | 6cp |
| 91157 Marine Phycology | 6cp |
| 65621 Environmental Chemistry | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91120 GIS and Remote Sensing | 6cp |
| 91110 Experimental Design and Sampling | 6cp |
| 91121 Aquatic Ecosystems | 6cp |
| 91118 Fish Biology and Fisheries | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 91155 Stream and Lake Assessment | |
| 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology | |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
| 91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems | 6cp |
| 91145 Environmental Protection and Management | 6cp |
| 91156 Marine Productivity and Climate Change | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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