Southern Cross University
Become a marine science expert through hands-on learning at the National Marine Science Centre. This undergraduate degree combines marine ecology, conservation, and contemporary management with fieldwork in pristine marine parks, preparing you for careers protecting our oceans.
This is an undergraduate program suitable for high school graduates or equivalent. Students should have completed secondary education and meet Southern Cross University's standard entry requirements. No specific prior marine science knowledge is required, though interest in environmental science and marine conservation is beneficial. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements.
The program covers marine ecology, species preservation, climate change mitigation, ocean plastics and pollution removal, and aquaculture. Students develop practical skills through fieldwork in the Solitary Islands Marine Park, learning sampling techniques across diverse marine and coastal habitats. The curriculum includes drone technology and spatial mapping applications. Students also engage with contemporary management concepts and conservation principles relevant to coastal and marine ecosystems.
Southern Cross University is a world leader in marine science teaching and research, rated 5-stars for Environmental Studies, undergraduate Skills Development and Teaching Quality by the Good Universities Guide 2025. The National Marine Science Centre provides state-of-the-art facilities and learning from world-leading marine scientists. The university's innovative research projects, including Coral IVF and Marine Cloud Brightening, offer students exposure to cutting-edge conservation work.
Graduates pursue diverse careers including Marine Biologist/Ecologist, Marine Conservation Scientist, Aquaculture Manager, Coastal Zone Manager, Marine Environmental Consultant, Marine Policy Officer, Marine Science Educator, Oceanographer, Marine Field Technician, and Marine Data Analyst. These roles span government agencies, conservation organizations, research institutions, and private industry sectors focused on ocean sustainability and marine resource management.
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