Master of Marine Biology

James Cook University

About Master of Marine Biology

Gain an outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology and advance your skills in the areas most sought after by marine sector employers. Gain unrivalled hands-on experience in unique locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. Work with emerging technologies for marine ecosystem monitoring, learn how to incorporate vital data analysis methods into your work and research, and collaborate with world-leading researchers in Coral Reef Science and Management.

Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0, or equivalent English language requirements Band 1 If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 52
  • Min IELTS: 6
  • Min TOEFL: 74

Career

As a graduate of Australia’s only standalone Master of Marine Biology degree you will have outstanding discipline knowledge of marine biology, transferrable scientific, technical and quantitative skills, and qualities that enable you to contribute to improving marine ecosystems and tropical societies.

During your one-year research project or three-month professional internship you will have opportunities to work with national and international institutions, local environmental industries,  NGOs, and government departments for fisheries, science or environmental management. These opportunities frequently lead to employment or further research through PhD studies post-graduation.

Graduate with confidence from the University rated #1 in Queensland for full-time employment outcomes and post-graduate level starting salary*. Highly regarded by employers, JCU marine biology graduates are sought after within a range of private and public sector organisations, both in Australia and internationally, for technical, research, education, management and policy-related positions. You can go on to employment within a high-profile environmental management and consultancy agency, a government department, a scientific research institute, a commercial venture, or in an education, tourism or even a global environmental media group. Or you may go on to a PhD program at JCU, continuing your studies with the world's #1 university in Marine Biology.

*Good Universities Guide 2022, PG ratings

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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Applied and Pure Sciences

Cricos

107243C

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$43,960 per year
University Summary

AU Ranking: 25

QS Ranking: 461

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