Be a part of Australia's coastal and marine science community that is ensuring the sustainable management of our marine environment.
This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.
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Marine environments all around the world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and ongoing coastal development and subsea resources extraction. Opportunities in coastal and marine science are therefore growing rapidly, with graduates sought by government, industry and non-profit organisations to help advise on how to tackle challenges and devise solutions.
This major also responds to the growing need to protect Australia’s coastal waters, with an emphasis on marine biology, oceanographic sciences and resource management.
The course is designed and delivered by staff with research expertise in fish ecology, coral reef ecology, marine pollution, seafloor mapping, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. It has been designed with industry input, to ensure you develop scientific and marine research skills. You will be challenged to think as a marine scientist, developing your initiative and intellectual curiosity to help understand and protect the marine environment.
During your studies you’ll interact with professionals working in marine and coastal science and management. These may include Curtin’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology and marine science consultancies, as well as the Western Australian departments of Fisheries; Water and Environmental Regulation; and Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science). This course also be studied as a Bachelor of Advanced Science course.
Double degrees
You can study the Bachelor of Science (Coastal and Marine Science) with the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce.
Careers
Industries
Use innovative tools like a ‘piercam’ live-broadcasting underwater camera stationed on Ningaloo Reef, that broadcasts live vision via the web.
Undertake a 10-day study tour along the Western Australian coast to learn about coastal infrastructure.
Learn from researchers with projects in areas including coral reef ecology, fish ecology, marine pollution and seafloor mapping.
Upon graduating, you are eligible for membership of the Australian Marine Sciences Association.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
Mathematics Applications ATAR.
Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Biology ATAR,Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.
Not accepted.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolView the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
Admission criteria may be different if you are studying this major as part of a double degree. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
Mathematics Applications ATAR.
Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Biology ATAR,Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolAdmission criteria may be different if you are studying this major as part of a double degree. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of Higher English language proficiency is required; or AQF Diploma; or AQF Advanced Diploma AND satisfied the prerequisite. The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with: Maths Applications ATAR; or MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics; or MATH1005 Pre-Calculus.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
Mathematics Applications ATAR.
Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Biology ATAR,Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolAdmission criteria may be different if you are studying this major as part of a double degree. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
To switch into this course, you need to have met:
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have met:
This course has a minimum ATAR of 70
Mathematics Applications ATAR.
Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Biology ATAR,Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolAdmission criteria may be different if you are studying this major as part of a double degree. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
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