Bachelor of Science (Marine Systems)

The course combines marine science with contemporary management concepts and has a focus on conservation issues in both coastal and marine ecosystems.

It incorporates units at Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre, which is adjacent to the Solitary Islands, and covers topics such as oceanography, marine ecology, fish and aquaculture, reefs, fisheries and marine parks management.

Capstone units such as Reefs and Fisheries and Marine Parks Management are reinforced with research and applied practice. A range of elective units includes marine megafauna, ocean change biology, drone technology and spatial analysis, and ecosystem regeneration.

Shared majors are available in this course.

Areas of study

Biology, chemistry, coastal marine ecosystems, conservation and management issues, ecology.

Career opportunities

In the public and private environmental sectors as a consultant, marine-park planner, marine biologist and ecologist, marine reserve officer, aquaculturalist, fisheries manager, project officer, technical officer, state coordinator, marine researcher.

Practical experience

Optional work placement in a relevant field.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.