Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

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Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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Overview

Marine Science is the area of science that deals with the study of the ocean. You will study the biological nature and capacity of oceans, their impact on human society and the conservation and environmental management of marine and coastal regions.

The Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research.

Students in this program are normally required to achieve at least a Distinction average in subjects completed in a calendar year. The program has core subjects in each year plus flexible optional subjects.

Students will be invited to participate in various enrichment activities throughout the program and, after first year, to develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty's research teams. In the final year, students undertake a substantial piece of supervised research, together with other required seminar and/or course work.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

 Students graduating from the Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)  will be able to:

1. Describe and appraise broad knowledge of the principles and concepts of Marine Science.
2. Demonstrate skills in reviewing, analysing, interpreting and synthesising data, methodologies and other information to independently generate solutions to complex problems.
3. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in integrating new understanding into one or more discipline areas in Marine Science.
4. Communicate knowledge, ideas and independent research findings clearly and coherently through a range of mediums.
5. Demonstrate initiative and judgement to adapt knowledge and skills associated with Marine Science that can be applied in a professional context.
6. Independently plan and execute a research project in Marine Science.
7. Appreciate the role, relevance and ethical implications of science in society and demonstrate understanding of the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct.
8. Synthesise advanced knowledge associated with one or more discipline areas in Marine Science.
9. Critique and evaluate advances in the broader discipline of Marine Science. 

Course Structure

Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year.

Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.

Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.

Progression Requirements

In order to maintain a place in the Dean’s Scholar program, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% in the 200- and 300-level subjects completed. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) or the Bachelor of Marine Science. 

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au