Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Marine Science
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Sciences
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.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9000 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Mar 2027
Jul 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Study at Queensland’s #1 university for marine and ocean engineering (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) and tackle critical ocean challenges such as climate change, pollution and sustainable fisheries management, supporting healthy marine ecosystems and industries. Through a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum spanning marine biology, chemistry and physical sciences, you’ll graduate as a well-rounded marine science professional ready to meet industry needs. Develop practical skills through hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and approaches, including GIS, ecological modelling, environmental economics and data analysis. Build a strong science foundation in your first year before customising your studies and specialising in your area of passion in second and third year, with the flexibility to switch majors. Gain valuable professional experience through marine industry placement in areas such as fisheries, aquaculture, marine conservation, coastal management or coastal engineering. Participate in extensive fieldwork at unforgettable locations including Heron Island, Stradbroke Island, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast waterways such as Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Headlands, Hastings Point and the Broadwater. Small cohorts, approachable lecturers and a supportive learning community ensure you’re guided every step of the way. You’ll build professional networks that support your career long after graduation. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Marine Science at GU.

Griffith University

Majors

Marine and coastal conservation, marine chemistry and biotechnology, marine ecology.

Combined diploma/degrees

Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Science/B Marine Science.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

92.75

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

95.10

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

68.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

74.55

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

57.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

65.35

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

14.6%

Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

14.6%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

9

Percentage of all students

18.8%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

19

Percentage of all students

39.6%

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

48

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Marine conservation, marine parks, coastal resource management fisheries laboratories, aquaculture, education, research.

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