Marine Science - Southern Cross University

Be the future of our underwater world

Southern Cross University is a world leader in marine science teaching and research, offering both undergraduate and research degrees in this fascinating and important field.

Our Bachelor of Science with a specialisation in Marine Systems is taught at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) in Coffs Harbour or online. It combines marine science with contemporary management concepts and has a focus on conservation issues in coastal and marine ecosystems.

There is also a strong practical component, enabling students to learn sampling techniques in different marine and coastal habitats in the Solitary Islands Marine Park, as well as gain experience with drone technology and spatial mapping.

Postgraduate 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, hatchery and a public aquarium.

Why choose Marine Science at Southern Cross University?

Living labs on our doorstep

Develop skills in the labs and out in the field including the Solitary Islands, Cape Byron and Great Barrier Reef marine parks

Explore our underwater world

Gain field experience with leading scientists

Subtropical marine experts

Learn in state-of-the-art facilities and from world-leading marine scientists at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour

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