Macquarie University

Course Details

Bachelor of Marine Science

Course Description

Ice cream. Strawberry milk. Antibiotics. Toothpaste. Shampoo. Air. None of these would exist without reserves found in our oceans. Oceans support life at every level – covering 70 per cent of Earth’s surface, they are vital for the supply of food, water and medicine, as well as for transportation and trade. As concerns over the protection and the sustainable use of our marine resources grow at a significantly rapid rate, the skills and knowledge you acquire in this course will help you play a key role in protecting this resource for generations to come.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Career Opportunities Aquaculture/mariculture specialist Coastal manager Computer-based ecological modeller Environmental consultant Exploration geologist Journalist Marine geologist Marine palaeontologist Marine tourism guide Palaeoceanographer Petroleum geologist or geophysicist Satellite imagery specialist Teacher and researcher Underwater archaeologist

Bachelor of Marine Science Macquarie University