Marine Science Major - Bachelor of Science
Earth Science
A course by
AUT
Explore the ocean and marine life with the Marine Science major in AUT's Bachelor of Science. Study the science of the ocean—including its physics, chemistry, geology, and biology—to predict and solve global challenges, and gain hands-on skills for a career in marine and environmental sciences.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Apply marine science principles to global challenges
Develop understanding and skills to predict and solve complex environmental challenges at local and global scales using principles and concepts of marine science.
Gain practical field and laboratory skills
Acquire hands-on experience through fieldwork with marine environments and develop quantitative and laboratory skills for scientific investigations.
Interdisciplinary understanding of marine systems
Study the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the oceanic environment, enabling a holistic understanding of ocean processes.
What You're Signing Up For
The Marine Science major in the Bachelor of Science at AUT offers an in-depth study of the oceanic environment, covering the physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes that govern our planet's oceans. Students learn to predict and solve environmental challenges, develop laboratory and fieldwork skills, and undertake a final-year capstone project. The programme prepares graduates for dynamic careers involving marine research, environmental consultancy, resource management, aquaculture, and science education, with opportunities for practical, hands-on learning throughout the degree.
Course Content
- Introduction to Marine Science
- Marine Science Techniques
- Estuaries to Deep Sea
- Biology of Marine Organisms
- Marine Science Methods
- Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
- Marine Science Research
- Humans and Oceans
- Natural sciences core courses (e.g., Chemistry, Biodiversity, Environmental Science)
- Mathematical and computer sciences core courses (e.g., Programming, Mathematics, Statistics)
- Science Capstone Projects
- Vision Mātauranga: Science Practice in Aotearoa
- Instrumental Analysis or Scientific Inquiry
What you need to know first
High school chemistry recommended
University entrance via NCEA, CIE, IB or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Marine Science
Environmental Science
Resource Management
Aquaculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Marine scientist or technologist
Environmental consultant
Resource manager
Aquaculture manager
Science teacher (with additional year of teacher training)