Master of Science at James Cook University

This course focuses on tropical aquaculture of fish, shellfish and pearls. Research programmes in nutrition and diet, reproduction, larval development and culture, growth regulation, and husbandry for fish, molluscs and crustaceans present a range of study options. This major provides training in the principles and techniques in Aquaculture Science and Technology, as well as hands-on experience. Students devise a study programme to meet their professional needs in consultation with relevant staff. Research components may be included under special circumstances.

This major is available at our Townsville campus only.

This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines who wish to seek skills and training in resource and environmental impact assessment, mine site rehabilitation, as well as soil and water science.

This major is available at either Townsville or Cairns campus.

JCU offers world-renowned programmes in marine and fisheries biology. This major enables students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in; quantitative assessments of marine environments, experimental design, fisheries theory and case histories, approaches to fisheries management, techniques used in fisheries, and in understanding life cycles of exploited organisms.

Proximity to the Great Barrier Reef provides unparalleled opportunities for investigating whole organism biology and ecosystem management practices. This degree focuses on tropical and shallow water marine systems, and equips students with the skills and knowledge relevant to other marine regions.

This major is available at our Townsville campus only.

This course places emphasis on whole-organism biology, the ecology and biogeography of tropical marine organisms, and the evolutionary mechanisms that underlie their diversity. Students benefit from JCU’s national and international recognition for its teaching and research in marine biology. Proximity to the Great Barrier Reef provides unparalleled opportunities for investigating ecological and evolutionary questions for reef fish, corals, and other marine organisms. Students develop their knowledge and skills in quantitative marine ecology, conservation biology, life history and taxonomy of tropical marine organisms.

This major is available at our Townsville campus only.

JCU has an established reputation for research in tropical environments and natural resource management. This course provides professional development for students wishing to obtain expertise in managing interactions between humans and their environment.

This major is available at either Townsville or Cairns campus.

There are over 120,000 protected areas worldwide, and their success depends on how well they are managed. JCU has an established reputation for research in tropical environments and protected area management. This course provides specialist training for science graduates already working in a relevant area, or for people wanting to work in this field.

This major is available at either Townsville or Cairns campus.

This course considers all aspects of theoretical and applied ecology, zoology and botany. The course makes full use of the wide variety of natural tropical environments surrounding JCU; including savannahs, rainforests, wetlands and coastal marine habitats. Students can structure their course to specialise in the biology of rainforests, savannahs, tropical freshwater systems, tropical wildlife, or tropical insects.

This major is available at our Townsville campus only.

Students have access to new and unique research facilities, including the Tropical Sustainable Futures Complex on the Cairns campus, and the Daintree Rainforest Observatory. Modern facilities provide direct and ready access to field locations and are designed for students to engage in practical field activities and long-term monitoring projects. Both facilities present exciting teaching opportunities, providing students with much greater real-world experience and engagement with field biology. This course allows students to specialize in the study of animals and ecology of rainforests, savannahs, tropical freshwater systems, tropical wildlife, or tropical insects.

This major is available at our Cairns campus only.