Overview

Study where the ocean meets the classroom at our Gold Coast campus and combine cutting-edge research with hands-on fieldwork in some of Australia's most iconic marine environments. With direct access to Moreton Bay, Gold Coast waterways and Heron Island, you'll gain practical experience in a living laboratory - building the skills and networks that open doors in marine science careers worldwide.

Through a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum spanning marine biology, chemistry and physical sciences, you'll graduate this Marine Science programme from Griffith University as a well-rounded marine science professional ready to meet industry needs. With strong industry links and opportunities to join research projects and sustainability initiatives, you'll graduate with confidence, experience and professional connections.

Career

You'll be equipped to enter a wide range of professional fields, from coastal resource management to marine conservation and pollution control.

You'll also be prepared for roles in:

fisheries laboratories, aquaculture, and marine parks

coastal resource management and engineering

pollution control and coastal physical science (modelling, meteorology)

marine science institutes and consultancy companies

education, research, and marine-focused organisations, such as Coastalwatch.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Biological Systems

Genetics and Evolutionary Biology

Statistics

Applied Data Science

Zoology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia

Disciplines

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.

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General requirements

Cricos code - 059729E

Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 12.3 in the final year results

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43000 AUD / year

≈ 43000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9000 AUD / year

≈ 9000 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

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

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

Gold Coast

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Scholarships Information

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