This is a degree that focuses on giving you practical skills in advanced marine science and technology. It is different from most other marine biology or marine science degrees as there is an additional focus on technology and its application. You'll learn from JCU's experts how to manage human impacts and preserve dynamic marine environments. Among the fascinating and very relevant core subjects and options available to you are: Fundamentals of Biological Processes Environmental Processes and Global Change Marine Measurement Technology Sensors and Sensing Geographic Information Systems Physical Oceanography Functional Ecology Chemistry of the Ocean Marine Geology Managing Coastal and Marine Environments Conserving Marine Wildlife: Sea Mammals, Birds, Reptiles Biological Oceanography Fisheries Science Course Highlights: This inspiring JCU course will see you studying with a university that is recognised as a world leader in marine science research. While you study, you'll be doing practical work and using up-to-the-minute research and real data. And choosing JCU means you'll be studying right at the doorstep of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and among some of the world's most pristine waterways. For example, at JCU you will learn about Managing human impacts on marine environments Protecting Australia's marine reserves Safeguarding the world's largest natural resource - the ocean The practical nature of the course will allow you to Use advanced marine technology to measure aspects of the marine environment Gain experience with a wide range of marine sensors in field work at sea Learn how to analyse large marine data sets to extract important information Work on Orpheus Island Research Station and the spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel Participate in practical work aboard research vessels Research on-site at coral reefs, islands, seagrass beds and mangroves Study in JCU's advanced research aquariums and laboratories. Career Opportunities: JCU’s Marine Science degree has been developed in consultation with private corporations and federal, state and local government marine professionals from disciplines as diverse as marine geologists, physical and biological oceanographers, marine biologists and marine chemists. That means that the technological skills you develop with be broadly applicable in addressing today's and tomorrow’s challenges facing the world’s oceans. So your field-leading Marine Science qualification will give you a head-start in an exciting career locally or internationally in a diversity of fields including: Fisheries Science and Management Marine Conservation Research and Conservation Policy Environmental Research and Management Marine Geoscience and Hydrography Physical and Biological Oceanography Marine Technology Marine Data Acquisition and Analysis Marine Impact Assessment Completing the JCU Bachelor of Marine Science can also open career options in: Tourism Education