Undergraduate
1) How can I study Marine Science?
If you are really interested in Marine Science then there
are several ways to study it. Firstly, you can
take Marine Science as a "major" in the general BSc. This simply
requires you to complete the MARS2005 and MARS2006, and 4 of the
Senior "Marine Science" units of study (including one
from the BIOL units and one from the GEOS units) as part of a
normal BSc. The second way is to undertake the specialist degree,
the BSc(Marine).
2) What is the UAI entry for the BSc(Marine)?
The UAI has been around 85 for the past few years
and should remain so. This is higher than a general BSc (UAI of
~83) but lower than the Advanced degrees (UAI of ~95). The actual
cutoff mark will be determined by how many people apply, as we
operate with a maximum quota of 50 students in our 1st year of
the degree program.
3) What can I do if I don't get into the BSc(Marine)
first time 'round?
(ie. UAI too low, missed the cutoff via the quota)
Don't panic. If you are really interested in the
doing the specialist degree, then there is an alternative way
in. The 1st year of the BSc(Marine) is similar to a general BSc,
so you can enroll in the BSc and do subjects in Maths, Biology,
Chemistry, and either Geology or Geography. If you get good enough
marks in these subjects during 1st year, you can apply to transfer
across to the BSc(Marine) in the 2nd year. If your UAI is too
low to get into the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus then
you might consider doing 1st year through our Orange campus where
the UAI entry marks are 5 points lower for exactly the same courses/degrees.
4) Can I do Marine Science as part of a combined degree?
Currently you cannot include the BSc(Marine) degree
as part of any combined degree program, but you can undertake
any of the Marine Science units
(MARS2005, MARS2006, and the Senior BIOL and GEOS units listed,
but NOT NTMP units) in most degrees that allow Science units.
Thus you can literally do Marine Science in any of the combined
degree programs.
5) Can I do Marine Science units of study in other degrees?
Yes, but only the general
Marine Science units. The specialist units, MARS2007 and NTMP3001-6,
are only available to the BSc(Marine).
6) What do I need to have studied at High School to do
Marine Science at Sydney Uni?
The only real requirement is 2 Unit Maths, but we prefer
for you to have done 2 Units of Chemistry as well. Any other science
subject or geography is also encouraged but not necessary.
7) What sort of jobs am I qualified for with the BSc(Marine)?
Jobs in Marine Science can be broken down into two
areas - government and private industry. Government jobs can be
found with employers such as National
Parks and Wildlife Service, Department
of Natural Resources (part of DIPNR, the Department of Infrastructure,
Planning and Natural Resources), Department
of Planning, NSW Fisheries,
CSIRO, Environment Protection
Agency (EPA), Sydney
Water, ANSTO, NSW
Coastal Council, Australian
Museum, Sydney
Aquarium, local councils, coastal authorities and many others
including various federal government organisations like the
Department of Environment and Heritage (previously known as Environment
Australia) and CSIRO
Marine Research.
In the private arena, most jobs are in consultancies or
in analytical laboratories such as Australian
Laboratory Services. There are also the conservation groups such
as Greenpeace, Australian
Conservation Foundation and the Nature
Conservation Council. The Marine Science research and exploration
industry is another major employer of marine scientists in Australia.
For example, Geoscience
Australia, Petroleum Exploration
Society of Australia (PESA), and Australian
Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Limited (APPEA).
Postgraduate
1) How can I study Marine Science as a postgraduate at
Sydney Uni?
There are several ways to study Marine Science at the
postgraduate level at the University of Sydney. Generally speaking,
you can study by research (Masters or PhD) or by coursework (Graduate
Certificate, Diploma or Masters). There are a variety of coursework
programs on offer, including study in Coastal
Management. For more information on postgraduate study in
Marine Science please refer to the Postgraduate
Section.
2) Can I do a subject not listed under the Postgraduate
Section?
Yes, provided approval is obtained from the Director
of USIMS. If you find a subject you wish to do, then talk it over
with us (see Contacts).
3) How do I apply?
See our "How to Apply"
link on the side bar. International students should also seek
help from the International
Office.
4) Are there fees involved?
All postgraduate coursework degrees, regardless
of institution, are fee-paying degrees . As a general rule of
thumb, for local students the cost of the Applied Science program
is ~A$255 per credit point (each course or unit is worth 6 credit
points). For international students, who are required to study
full-time and therefore do 4 units per semester, the cost is A$11,200
per semester (a slightly higher rate per credit point than local
students). More specific information can be obained from the Science
Faculty website.
5) Are there any scholarships or financial assistance
available?
It may be possible to get a scholarship or other
type of financial assistance to help offset the cost of study,
whether you are doing the research
degree or coursework
study. There is also the possibility that your supervisor
can provide you with some funding.
6) What sort of jobs am I qualified for with a postgraduate
Marine Science degree?
If you are looking a change of direction or a new employer
then, as with the undergraduate degree (see
above), the range of employers is large and cover both the government
and private industry spheres. Also see our Careers
page.
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