Overview

It provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying marine science, with students able to explore the field through for-credit immersive research experiences, industry placement and/or interdisciplinary team-based projects.

In this Coastal and Marine Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) programme from Curtin University you'll study marine science with an emphasis on marine biology, oceanographic sciences and resource management. Fields of study include biology, sustainable aquaculture, environmental impact assessment, marine taxonomy/biodiversity, marine ecology, geomorphology and the physical environment of the coastal zone.

Careers

Aquaculturalist

Ecotoxicologist

Environmental officer

Fisheries scientist

Marine scientist

Natural resource manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Science, Technology and Global Problems

Processes in Chemistry

Biological Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.

All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

800 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science View 27 other Bachelors in Marine Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

CRICOS 095949E

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 95

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44222 AUD / year

≈ 44222 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8900 AUD / year

≈ 8900 AUD / year

Additional Details

Australian and New Zealand student: Commonwealth supported
Domestic: Fees are for this year, next year's fees are not available yet

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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