JCU students learn from lecturers and researchers who are global leaders in their field. Understand how to inform best practice outcomes for communities, industry and resource management agencies globally, particularly in the Tropics. Access the JCU Orpheus Island Field Station and award-winning laboratories. Participate in practical activities on the Great Barrier Reef’s coral reefs, coastal and oceanic environments. JCU graduates explore and deliver scientific, innovative solutions for the marine environment and its dependent communities. Marine Biology: CORE SUBJECTS MB5004:03 Marine Conservation Biology MB5055:03 Biological Oceanography MB5190:03 Coral Reef Ecology MB5270:03 Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design or SC5502:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies PLUS Select 3 credit points from: BS5260:03 Modelling Ecological Dynamics or BZ5450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics or EV5110:03 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment or EV5502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems or EV5506:03 Remote Sensing Career Opportunities: Have the opportunity to work as a science professional nationally and internationally with this postgraduate science course. Advance your career in the public or private sector with organisations concerned with the management and use of environmental resources. You could work in non-government organisations specialising in international aid and development, or focus on addressing environmental planning and educational issues. Alternatively, get a job working in environmental consulting firms or become a science communication expert.