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Bachelor of Marine Science
Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Marine Science, |
Abbreviation: |
BMarSc, |
UOW Course Code: |
Bachelor of Marine Science - 789 |
CRICOS Code: |
039553A, 059835C |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: |
Science, Marine Science |
Total Credit Points: |
144 or 192 |
Duration: |
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent, |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Delivery Session(s): |
Autumn |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Location/UAC Code: |
Wollongong/ BMarSc - 757622 BMarScAdv - 757623 |
ATAR: |
Bachelor of Marine Science - 85 |
Additional Information: |
Course Finder (Bachelor of Marine Science) |
course description
Bachelor of Marine Science
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.
You will learn the skills required for a career in government, industry and environment-related companies. In addition, an Honours degree in Marine Science opens up opportunities in state fisheries, CSIRO, Museums, local councils and environmental consultancies.
The program has core subjects in each year plus flexible optional subjects.
Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced
The Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced Program is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research.
Advanced students are normally required to achieve at least a Distinction average in subjects completed in a calendar year.
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, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder:
Bachelor of Marine Science
Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced
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 complete a minimum of 32 credit points of 300-level subjects.
Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.
Bachelor of Marine Science
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced
Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all of the same requirements as Bachelor of Marine Science candidates but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges, and proceed directly to a fourth Honours year. For further information refer to the Bachelor of Science Advanced and consult the Degree Coordinator.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year |
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Core |
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Autumn Session |
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Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment |
Autumn |
6 |
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Functional Biology and Animals and Plants |
Autumn |
6 |
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Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
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or |
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Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter |
Autumn |
6 |
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Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104. |
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Plus ONE Autumn session subject from the following subjects: |
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Planet Earth |
Autumn |
6 |
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Landscape Change and Climatology |
Autumn |
6 |
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Spring Session |
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Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
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Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
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or |
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Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures |
Spring |
6 |
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Earth Environments and Resources |
Spring |
6 |
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Plus ONE Spring session subject from the following subjects: |
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The Human Environment: Sustainability, Cities and Cultures |
Spring |
6 |
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Applied Mathematical Modelling I |
Spring |
6 |
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Introduction to Management |
Spring |
6 |
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Climate Change |
Spring |
6 |
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Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
6 |
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The Scientific Revolution |
Spring |
6 |
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Environment in Crisis |
Spring |
6 |
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Second Year |
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Core |
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Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms |
Autumn |
6 |
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Principles of Ecology |
Autumn |
6 |
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Introduction to Oceanography |
Autumn |
6 |
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General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
Autumn |
6 |
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# Note: MATH151 must be completed by any student who has not completed NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent at Band 4 or higher. |
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Introductory Spatial Science |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
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Sediments and Fuels |
Spring |
6 |
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Statistics for the Natural Sciences* |
Spring |
6 |
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*If not completed in First Year |
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Options |
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Select from the following subjects to complete 48 credit points in Second Year: |
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Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
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Earth's Inferno |
Autumn |
6 |
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Biogeography and Environmental Change |
Autumn |
6 |
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Introduction to Environmental Physics |
Autumn |
6 |
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Introductory Genetics |
Spring |
6 |
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Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
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Evolution and Behaviour |
Spring |
6 |
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Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
Spring |
6 |
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Environmental Impact of Societies |
Spring |
6 |
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Environment in Crisis |
Spring |
6 |
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Field Geology |
Summer |
6 |
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Third Year |
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Core |
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Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations |
Autumn |
8 |
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Remote Sensing of the Environment |
Autumn |
8 |
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Marine and Terrestrial Ecology |
Spring |
8 |
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Coastal Environments: Process and Management |
Spring |
8 |
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Fisheries and Aquaculture |
Spring |
8 |
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Options |
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Plus one of the following subjects: |
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Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology |
Autumn |
8 |
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Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology |
Autumn |
8 |
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Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History |
Autumn |
8 |
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Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology |
Autumn |
8 |
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Geographic Information Science |
Spring |
8 |
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Sample Surveys and Experimental Design (with project) |
Autumn |
8 |
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Resources and Environments |
Spring |
8 |
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Advances in Molluscan Biology |
Not offered in 2014 |
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Advanced Marine Science Project |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
8 |
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Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator |
Honours
Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree, Bachelor of Marine Science Honours after the requirements of the Pass degree have been fulfilled, normally at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is normally an average of at least credit level for the 300-level subjects in the major study. Admission to Honours is by recommendation of the Degree Coordinator and approval of the Dean or Associate Dean.
The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1. For further information refer to General Course Rules Section 8
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder (Bachelor of Marine Science)
UOW Course Finder (Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced)
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au