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Undergraduate courses

Marine Science

Australia is an island continent and our marine environment is both part of our everyday life and crucial to our economy. By studying Marine Science you will develop analytical skills and gain environmental and biological knowledge to be well placed to make a difference in managing and conserving our marine environment.

When you study Marine Science at Murdoch you will gain understanding of the complex physical and biological interactions in the marine environment. Marine Science is an integrated discipline designed to enable you to value the conservation, management and continued sustainable use of marine resources and their environment. This course will enable you to assess the state of the marine environment and predict the impact of disturbances.

The Marine Science course is comprised of specialised units from both Biology and Environmental Science, providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to learning abut the marine environment. This broad knowledge base will prepare you for a wide variety of roles in almost all marine industries.