Stream

Marine and Coastal Science - MSCIM13966

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Contact: www.bees.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3966 - Life Sciences

Award(s):

Bachelor of Life Sciences (Major)

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Stream Outline

Marine and Coastal Science looks at all aspects of the marine environment, encompassing many sciences from biology to geology. Within the School of BEES, Marine and Coastal Science can be studied with an emphasis on biology, earth sciences or oceanography. Marine Biologists look at life on the shore and in the oceans and estuaries, whereas Marine Geologists study the structure and topography of the ocean floor, ocean sedimentation and marine resources.

Stream Structure

A major in Marine and Coastal Science is comprised of 78 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
PLUS a minimum of 6 UOC from:
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):

Stage 2
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major):

Stage 3
PLUS a minimum of 6 UOC from:
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major):

Notes


Honours

For information about Honours in Marine Science see the Marine Science Honours plan or contact the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES).
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