Overview
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Program of study
108 Units
Admission requirements
Aims
The course specialisation aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the biology of marine organisms, their relationships with the physico-chemical marine environment, and their potential responses to changes. It also provides students with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge in marine biodiversity, ecology, genetics, conservation, fisheries and related areas. It also aims to to develop a range of transferable skills for research, analysis and communication skills including the capability to:
- Understand and apply scientific principles in a marine biology context
- Retrieve and present scientific information about marine biology, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
- Critically analyse and evaluate information relevant to marine biology and solve problems
- Appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of marine sciences and engage positively with people and ideas beyond their discipline area
- Work effectively and productively within teams
- Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
- Appreciate the ethical and societal contexts of marine sciences.
This course specialisation provides the broad-based foundation that will support ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in marine sciences or for a career in marine biology or related area where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.