Marine Science at JCU provides access to a unique tropical learning environment with research stations, state-of-the-art laboratories and the Great Barrier Reef right on our doorstep. Studying with us positions you to understand, protect and manage our marine resources, or to investigate alternative and innovative ways to establish and maintain sustainable fishing and aquaculture industries.
Marine Science Overview
Study in JCU's advanced research aquariums and laboratories. Learn how to manage human impacts and preserve dynamic marine environments. Undertake research at the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station, or on-site at various coral reef, island, seagrass and mangrove environments visited when completing this degree.
Develop high-level skills in evolving technologies that are providing solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Build your capabilities in the use of seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors, and a range of technology used for gathering data above and below the waves.
Build networks with the international cohort who study this degree, and with the concentration of marine scientists and managers located in north Queensland. Opportunities may also exist to undertake an exchange program with an international university.
Why Marine Science At JCU?
- Graduate with confidence. Experience a world–class education, learning from lecturers whose research is rated well above world standardsˆ.
- Conduct real-life experiments. Be involved in research expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef and field trips to JCU Orpheus Island Field Station.
- Be ready today, for tomorrow. JCU students learn using use state–of–the–art technology and understand how to comprehend and apply Big Data.
- Become a Marine Science expert. Drawing knowledge from many specialties, JCU Marine Science graduates develop the skills to research, manage and conserve the Earth’s oceans and coasts.
^Excellence in Research Awards 2018-19