OpenBachelor degreeMarine Science

Bachelor of Marine Science

ProviderGriffith University
Course code: QTAC234142UniversityStudy area: Marine ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

Dive into the world of marine science at Griffith University. Study at our oceanside campus, combining cutting-edge research, hands-on fieldwork, and a broad interdisciplinary approach covering marine biology, chemistry, and physical sciences. Studying at Griffith's Gold Coast campus is the ideal location for this degree. You’re surrounded by diverse waters, beaches and wetlands, offering unique, practical learning and research opportunities. Gain extensive practical experience through field trip opportunities to iconic locations like the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Stradbroke Island, Moreton Bay and local Gold Coast waters, including Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Headlands, Hastings Point and The Broadwater. Learn from world-class researchers and educators, gaining the skills and knowledge to address current and emerging oceanic environmental challenges. Build a strong science foundation in your first year, before specialising in an area of passion from your second and third years. You'll graduate from the Bachelor of Marine Science as a well-rounded marine professional ready to meet industry needs. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Marine Science at GU.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Science/B Marine Science.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Marine conservation, marine parks, coastal resource management fisheries laboratories, aquaculture, education, research.
Majors
Marine and coastal conservation, marine chemistry and biotechnology, marine ecology.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.2-24.8

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students31
#2025
Higher education entryN/P · N/P%
N/P%
School leavers (ATAR)13 · 41.9%
41.9%
Secondary education10 · 32.3%
32.3%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students0 · 0.0%
0.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDJuly 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Gold CoastQLD