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Courses
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Undergraduate Courses
- Advanced Diploma of Arts [Exit only]
- BBiotech – Aquaculture Science and Technology Major
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Creative Arts and Media
- Bachelor of Creative Arts and Media (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Economics (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Education Professional Development
- Bachelor of Educational Services – [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)[Embedded]
- Bachelor of Environmental Practice
- Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical)
- Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
- Bachelor of Geology
- Bachelor of Geology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (End-on]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-registration]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Indigenous Health Careers Access Program
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Planning
- Bachelor of Planning (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws (Honours)[Embedded]
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Course and Subject Information Management
- DipHigherEd – Health Major
- Diploma of Higher Education
- Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit only]
- First Teaching Area (Secondary Marine Studies) 24cp
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Postgraduate Courses
- Graduate Certificate in Ridge to Reef Sustainable Development
- Graduate Certificate of Accounting
- Graduate Certificate of Advanced Accounting [Exit Only]
- Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval
- Graduate Certificate of Australian Rural Leadership
- Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate of Career Development
- Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education
- Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Graduate Certificate of Data Science
- Graduate Certificate of Development Practice
- Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
- Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
- Graduate Certificate of Education (Tertiary Teaching)
- Graduate Certificate of Education [Exit Only]
- Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability
- Graduate Certificate of Health Economics
- Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Certificate of Infection Control
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing
- Graduate Certificate of Pharmaceutical Public Health
- Graduate Certificate of Planning and Indigenous Communities
- Graduate Certificate of Public Health
- Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]
- Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine]
- Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit Only]
- Graduate Certificate of Science
- Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine
- Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science
- Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science
- Graduate Diploma of Accounting
- Graduate Diploma of Advanced Accounting
- Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration – Exit only
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Conflict Management and Resolution – Exit only
- Graduate Diploma of Data Science
- Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology
- Graduate Diploma of Development Practice
- Graduate Diploma of Economics
- Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
- Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Diploma of Information Technology [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management – Exit only
- Graduate Diploma of Medical Science
- Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Graduate Diploma of Orthodontics
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]
- Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine]
- Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice
- Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Science
- Graduate Diploma of Social Science
- Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Leadership)
- Master of Business Administration - Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Development Practice
- Master of Economics
- Master of Education
- Master of Education – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Health Professional Education
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Medical Science
- Master of Midwifery
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health
- Master of Planning and Urban Design
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Rehabilitation
- Master of Rural and Remote Medicine
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Professional)
- Master of Social Science
- Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
- Master of Tropical Animal Science
- Master of Tropical Veterinary Science
- Graduate Certificate of Education (Academic Practice)
- Master of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Global
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Non Award Courses
- English Language Preparatory Program
- English for Academic Purposes
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program (1 semester)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program (Full Year)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program (Full Year) Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program [1 Semester] – Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Singapore Study Abroad Program (1 trimester)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Singapore Study Abroad Program (1 trimester) Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Singapore Study Abroad Program (2 trimesters)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Study Abroad Program (1 semester) Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Study Abroad Program (Half Year)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Study Abroad Program (full year)
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program
- Pre-University Foundation Program
- Tertiary Access Course
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Research Courses
- Doctor of Education [Research]
- Doctor of Health Professional Education [Research]
- Doctor of Medical Education (Research)
- Doctor of Medicine [Research]
- Doctor of Pharmacy [Research]
- Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Prior Publication)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- Doctor of Public Health [Research]
- Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]
- Master of Laws (Research)
- Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Master of Philosophy (Education)
- Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Master of Philosophy (Health)
- Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
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Undergraduate Courses
- Calendars and Important Dates
- Important Information
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Subject Information
Course and Subject Handbook 2018 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Marine Science
Bachelor of Marine Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2018.
Bachelor of Marine Science
Course code | 50110M |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Assumed Knowledge: English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA); Chemistry (4,SA) Recommended Study: At least one of Biology, Earth Science, Geography, Maths C or Physics |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Admissions Policy. |
Additional course requirements | Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Marine Science. Applicants who have not completed high school Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CH1020: Preparatory Chemistry as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Marine Science. Students should undertake the above subject/s in block mode where available and be aware that restrictions may apply to electives if they wish to complete in the normal three (3) year time frame. These subjects typically start earlier than the standard course commencement date. Contact ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø on 1800 246 446 for more information. This course involves mandatory field work and any costs associated with that field work will be at the student’s expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Must complete a minimum of 18 credit points of level 3 subjects. |
Course learning outcomes | The graduates of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Marine Science at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems - Advanced
Level 2
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
PH2006:03 Marine Physics
PH2222:03 Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
CH2042:03 Marine Chemistry and Chemical Ecology
MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms
Level 3
MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography
EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology
EA3110:03 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
EA3640:03 Advanced Environmental and Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications
MB3270:03 Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems
SC3232:03 Marine Sensor Technologies and Applications
OPTIONS
Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Marine Science.
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics or any Level 1, 2 or 3 of AQ, BC, BM, BS, BZ, CH, CL, CP, CS, EA, EE, EV, MA, MB, ME, MI, PH or SC subjects
Applicants who have not completed high school Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CH1020 Preparatory Chemistry as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Marine Science
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry or any Level 1, 2 or 3 of AQ, BC, BM, BS, BZ, CH, CL, CP, CS, EA, EE, EV, MA, MB, ME, MI, PH or SC subjects
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of subjects from List 2 or a Minor from Table A or an Inter-disciplinary Minor
List 2
Note: Streams listed below are for guidance only
Streams
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Fisheries
- Marine Biology
- Maths
- Physics
Chemistry
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CH2310:03 Syntheses and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
CH2103:03 Analytical Chemistry
CH3041:03 Environmental Chemistry
Earth Science
EA2404:03 From Icehouse to Greenhouse
EA2900:03 Introductory Field Geology
EA3800:03 Earth and Environmental Geochemistry
EA3210:03 Structural Geology Tectonics or EA3650:03 Sedimentary Environments and Energy Resources
Environmental Science
Select 4 subjects from:
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes & Global Change
EV2401:03 Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution
EV3401:03 Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology
EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
EV3506:03 Remote Sensing
Fisheries
BS2460:03 Fundamentals of Ecology
MB2080:03 Invertebrate Biology
EV3014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries
MB3150:03 Fisheries Science
Marine Biology
Select 4 subjects from:
BS2460:03 Fundamentals of Ecology
MB2070:03 Marine Biogeography
MB2080:03 Invertebrate Biology
MB3160:03 Ecology and Evolution of Reef Fishes
MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology
MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling
Maths
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
Plus select 3 subjects from:
MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
MA2201:03 Numerical Mathematics
MA2405:03 Advanced Statistical Modelling
CP2404:03 Database Modelling
MA3405:03 Statistical Data Mining for Big Data
Physics
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
PH3006:03 Oceanography and Meteorology
Plus select 2 subjects from:
PH2002:03 Classical Mechanics and Quantum Physics 1
PH2019:03 Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Early Quantum
PH2240:03 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
TABLE A (SCIENCE MINORS)
Type of Minor | Single, Optional |
Credit points in minor | 12 credit points |
MINOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must complete 18 credit points of level 1 and 2 science subjects before attempting any level 3 science subjects. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory fieldwork | Yes |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. Advanced standing will not be granted for CH1020, MA1020 or PH1001. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF MARINE SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BMarSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours is available as a separate graduate entry course. |
Eligibility | Students must satisfy the college requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |