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Handbook year

Course code

119504

Course type

Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)

Owner

Academy

College

Science and Engineering

Credit points

48 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Marine Biology, graduates will be able to:

1. Integrate and apply an advanced body of knowledge in marine biology and ecology, including recent developments in the discipline
2. Retrieve, analyse, synthesize and evaluate complex information to critically appraise the application of contemporary theories in marine biology for creating sustainable communities and environments in the tropics
3. Organise, analyse and interpret complex scientific data using mathematical, statistical and technological skills, applying an advanced, conceptually integrated understanding of the available methods
4. Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field experiments by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools as appropriate for marine biology and ecology
5. Critically reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others within a professional workplace environment
6. Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, scientific data, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently to specialist and non-specialist audiences through advanced written and oral English language skills and a variety of media
7. Identify and articulate important knowledge gaps in marine biology, and generate solutions to unpredictable or complex problems within tropical marine ecosystems, by applying scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and expert judgement
8. Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts
9. Demonstrate mastery of advanced technical skills, including skills for field and laboratory-based data collection, data handling and processing skills, and project management tools, required in marine science practice
10. Apply integrated and advanced knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute a substantial research-based project or to demonstrate autonomy and expert judgement within a professional workplace environment.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Marine Biology.

Reasonable adjustments

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

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Expected time to complete

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Maximum time to complete

6 years

Maximum leave of absence

2 years

Please refer to the Coursework Enrolment Procedure

Course progression
requisites

Nil

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Course includes mandatory fieldwork

Yes, this course includes compulsory fieldwork

Special assessment
requirements

Nil

Professional accreditation
requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for
final subject

Not Applicable

Eligibility

Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.

Credit will only be granted for subjects aligned to the current course’s learning outcomes and if the applicant demonstrates sufficient prior knowledge and skills to achieve the course learning outcomes in the time available in the course.

Up to 24 credit points may be granted for an AQF Level 8 qualification in a discipline that is closely aligned or related to marine biology as determined by the College of Science and Engineering.

Maximum allowed

24 credit points

Currency

Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course

Expiry

Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.

Other restrictions

Nil

Award title

MASTER OF MARINE BIOLOGY

Approved abbreviation

MMarBiol

Inclusion of majors on
testamur

Majors will appear on the testamur

Exit with lesser award

Students who exit the course   prior to completion, and have successfully completed 36 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Master of Science.

Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Science.

Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Science.

Course articulation

Not applicable

Special awards

Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure