
Master of Marine Biology (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
UWA is uniquely placed with access to some of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world, with Western Australias magnificent coastline hosting a range of oceanic and coastal environments; from the Great Southern Reef in the southwest to Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberley in the northwest, plus hundreds of offshore islands. This diversity provides an excellent living laboratory for studying the complex interactions between marine organisms and their surrounding environments. This course is
Official- Duration
- 22 months
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Crawley
- WA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 107725G
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Course overview
UWA is uniquely placed with access to some of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world, with Western Australias magnificent coastline hosting a range of oceanic and coastal environments; from the Great Southern Reef in the southwest to Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberley in the northwest, plus hundreds of offshore islands. This diversity provides an excellent living laboratory for studying the complex interactions between marine organisms and their surrounding environments. This course is designed to prepare you for a meaningful marine biology career in industry or as a researcher. This is achieved through a focus on both the quantitative elements of marine biology and processes in marine environments, as well as the application and translation of marine science into industry practice and management.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. UWA postgraduate coursework applicants must hold a recognised qualification meeting the selected course's academic requirements, satisfy English requirements and meet any additional course criteria. Most course pages specify the required bachelor degree or equivalent and any required WAM or discipline. 2. Recognised prior qualification; course-specific academic standard and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
UWA postgraduate coursework applicants must hold a recognised qualification meeting the selected course's academic requirements, satisfy English requirements and meet any additional course criteria. Most course pages specify the required bachelor degree or equivalent and any required WAM or discipline.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised prior qualification; course-specific academic standard and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | The University of Western Australia | — | — | $50,600per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Western Australia | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Marine Biology (coursework or coursework and dissertation)uwa.edu.au
- The University of Western Australiauwa.edu.au
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