"I've travelled to the Great Barrier Reef for sea turtle conservation and to the Solitary Islands regularly to help PhD researchers on coral recruitment projects."
Lauren Hasson
Master of Marine Science and postgraduate scholarship recipient
Study Marine Science
Southern Cross University is a world leader in marine science teaching and research, offering both undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in this fascinating field.
The Bachelor of Science with a specialisation in Marine Systems, is taught at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) in Coffs Harbour or online. The course combines marine science with contemporary management concepts and has a focus on conservation issues in both coastal and marine ecosystems, with a strong practical component. Students will have the opportunity to learn underwater sampling techniques with the option to snorkel or dive in the Solitary Islands Marine Parks and can also gain experience with drone technology and spatial mapping.
Masters and Doctorate-level studies are also offered at the NMSC, a centre of significant and diverse research activity ranging from marine ecology and species preservation to climate change mitigation, ocean plastics and pollution removal and aquaculture. The NMSC has advanced facilities for marine research including a flow-through seawater system and a public aquarium.
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Why choose Marine Science with Southern Cross?
Living labs on our doorstep
Explore our underwater world
Subtropical marine experts
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Further information
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How to apply
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Entry pathways
There are many ways to get into Southern Cross University. Discover your options with an entry pathway.
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Scholarships
The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Student life at SCU
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Get in touch
Future students (domestic)
T: 1800 626 481
Current Students
T: 1800 005 687
T: +61 2 6620 3666
Future students (international)
T: +61 2 6620 3876
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