Master of Science at James Cook University
Majors available in aquaculture, marine biology, zoology and tropical biology
Majors available in aquaculture, marine biology, zoology and tropical biology
This prestigious, interdisciplinary coursework degree enjoys worldwide recognition, and offers a comprehensive range of specialist disciplines which reflect the tropical location of JCU, through the University’s proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. State-of-the-art teaching and research facilities give students unparalleled opportunities to gain real-world experiences within their field of interest. Majors are offered in a range of specialist disciplines such as:
- Aquaculture Science and Technology
- Environmental Earth Science
- Fisheries Biology and Management
- Marine Biology and Ecology
- Natural Resource Management
- Protected Area Management
- Tropical Biology and Conservation
- Zoology and Ecology
Coursework programmes are flexible, with electives available across the above majors. A research option is available by invitation for high achieving students following the first two semesters of study. A Graduate Certificate (0.5 years) and Graduate Diploma of Science (1 year) are also available. Read more about the different majors offered by James Cook University below.
Programme details
Duration: 1.5 years
Start Date: February or July
Tuition Fees (2017 indicative fee): AU$36,000 per year
James Cook University are currently offering a scholarship for Study Options students starting their course in 2017. Every student beginning a Master of Science will receive 20% towards their first semester's tuition fees. Find out more here.
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