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Program handbook
Description
Australia is home to some of the most unique and diverse coastlines and marine ecosystems in the world. By understanding the ecological, physical, conservation, societal and management issues we face in coastal and marine environments, such as climate change, pollution, urbanisation and conflicting users, we can help find solutions to these problems. From the first day in your program you will engage in practical, hands-on learning experiences, developing the fundamental skills needed for a career in coastal and marine science. You'll be learning from experts in marine, coastal and ecological fields, and engage with managers and policy makers from industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors, thus beginning the important process of establishing the professional networks that will be critical throughout your career. By the time you finish your Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science, you will have the practical skills to make a difference in the world, and contribute new solutions to the many scientific challenges we face.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- A broad and coherent knowledge of the key goods and services that coastal and marine ecosystems provide for the environment and human society from the local to global scale.
- A critical understanding of evidence based scientific method, in particular with reference to coastal and marine ecosystems.
- Performed in an ethical manner in a professional environment considering societies cultural and legislative norms and requirements.
- An understanding of their own and others' values, knowledge, ethics and opinions.
- The ability to effectively perform tasks in a culturally diverse multidisciplinary workplace.
- A clear understanding of the important role science communication plays in informing the general public, environmental managers and policy makers and how this can shape humans impact on the coastal and marine environment.
- Effectively communicated scientific content to a diverse audience in a variety of ways including oral, written and visual means.
- Designed, undertaken, analysed, integrated and critically self-evaluated laboratory and/or field experiments in relation to the wider scientific literature using appropriate techniques and approaches.
Details
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| Recommended studies | HSC Biology or equivalent, and/or HSC Chemistry or equivalent, and/or HSC Earth and Environmental Science or equivalent would be a strong advantage in this program. | ||||||||
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| CRICOS Code | 0100479 |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test
Your degree includes either compulsory or optional courses in maths. To maximise your likelihood of academic success, it is recommended that you select the course which matches your existing knowledge and understanding of maths concepts.
Answer a few questions now to find out what mathematics you should enrol in.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units, as follows:
- 110 units of Core courses
- 10 unit Mathematics course chosen from the course list*
- 10 unit Statistics courses chosen from the course list
- 40 unit Minor
- 70 units of Electives**
Please note: Students must only complete courses that form part of the program. Electives include any unrestricted courses offered within the university. In addition the program must include:
- No more than 100 units at 1000 level.
- At least 40 units at 2000 level.
- At least 60 units at 3000 level.
* Students choose their MATH course based on previous mathematical background. See the Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test section of this page.
** Students may use 40 units of their Electives to complete a second minor. Due to course overlap, minors must be selected from separate disciplines. Each minor must have 40 unique units.
Minor Options by Discipline:
- Biology*: Animal Biology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology
- Chemistry: Chemistry
- Communication: Communication
- Education: Education Studies
- Environmental Science: Biodiversity and Conservation; Environmental Science; Environmental Toxicology and Health; Riparian Restoration and Sustainability; Sustainability; Water and Resource Management
- Food Science: Food Science
- Indigenous Studies: Indigenous Environmental and Community Practice
- Legal Studies: Environmental Regulation
- Physical Processes and Systems: Coastal and Surface Processes; Geography
- Public and Community Health: Public and Community Health
- Social Science: Social Science
- Tourism and Event Management: Tourism and Event Management
*BIOL1002 is common across both biology and some environmental science minors. For those who complete a double minor where BIOL1002 appears in both, please complete an additional 2000 level BIOL course to ensure there is no course overlap between your minors.
Program planner
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Additional documents
- 2021 Transition Arrangements 229.0 KB
- 2023 Transition Arrangement 236.9 KB
Transition arrangements
2023 Revision:
From 2023 there are changes to the program structure. For students who commenced the program prior to 2023, please refer to the 2023 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
2021 Revision:
From 2021 there are changes to the program structure and minors available. For students who commenced the program prior to 2021, please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MARI1000 | Our Oceans |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1002 | Multidisciplinary Laboratories |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2004 | Ecology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2320 | Experimental design and analysis in ecology |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| MARI2300 | Marine Biology |
| 10 units |
| SCIE2223 | Weather and Waves |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3008 | Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| MARI3300 | Integrated Coastal Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| MARI3500 | Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| 10 units |
Mathematics Course List
Complete 10 units from the following Mathematics course list. Which course you should complete will depend on your previous mathematical background, please refer to each course handbook for more information. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MATH1001 | Preparatory Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1002 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
Statistics Course List
Complete 10 units from the following Statistics course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| STAT1020 | Statistical Reasoning and Literacy |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
Minors
Students may use 40 units of their Electives to complete a second minor. Due to course overlap, minors must be selected from separate disciplines. Each minor must have 40 unique units.
Animal Biology
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses. NOTE: BIOL1002 is common across both biology and some environmental science minors in the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science. For those who complete a double minor where BIOL1002 appears in both minors, please complete an additional 2000 level BIOL course to ensure there is no course overlap. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2050 | Molecular Genetics |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3020 | Animal Physiology, Reproduction and Development |
| 10 units |
Biodiversity and Conservation
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2005 | Management of Australian Flora |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2006 | Ecology and Management of Wildlife |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete 10 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS3003 | Conservation Biology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3005 | Animal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
Cell and Molecular Biology
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. NOTE: BIOL1002 is common across both biology and some environmental science minors in the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science. For those who complete a double minor where BIOL1002 appears in both minors, please complete an additional 2000 level BIOL course to ensure there is no course overlap. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2050 | Molecular Genetics |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3090 | Molecular Biology |
| 10 units |
Chemistry
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2110 | Applied Analytical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2310 | Organic Chemistry |
| 10 units |
Coastal and Surface Processes
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth: Natural Hazards |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2050 | Catchments and Climate |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
Communication
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
1000 Level Directed Courses - Complete 20 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CMNS1000 | Digital and Social Media | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| CMNS1090 | Media Storytelling |
| 10 units |
| CMNS1234 | Media and Communication Concepts |
| 10 units |
| CMNS1240 | Commercial Social Media Production |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
2000 Level Directed Courses - Complete 20 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CMNS2016 | Interactive Storytelling |
| 10 units |
| CMNS2280 | Feature Writing |
| 10 units |
| CMNS2700 | Create Your Own Business |
| 10 units |
Education Studies
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete 40 units from the following directed courses. Please note that EDUC3157 is a 20 unit course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDST2090 | Teaching Scientific Literacy | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC2102 | Educational Psychology: Learners and the Learning Process |
| 10 units |
| EDUC2200 | The Future of Teaching and Learning |
| 10 units |
| EDUC3157 | History, Nature and Practice of Science |
| 20 units |
Environmental Regulation
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
| LEGL2002 | Law of Business Organisations |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete 10 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ERAR6001 | Site Assessment and Planning | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6006 | Ecological Risk Assessment | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS6037 | International Environment Law and Policy | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS6038 | Law and Economics of Climate Change |
| 10 units |
| LEGL6004 | Law for Workplace Health and Safety |
| 10 units |
| LEGL6005 | Co-operative Law and Governance | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Environmental Science
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
1000 Level Directed Courses - Complete 10 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS1002 | Physical and Chemical Environmental Systems |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
2000 Level Directed Courses - Complete 20 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2005 | Management of Australian Flora |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2006 | Ecology and Management of Wildlife |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Environmental Toxicology and Health
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3004 | Ecotoxicology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3005 | Animal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| ENVS6525 | Sustainability and Ecosystem Health |
| 10 units |
Food Science
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| FSHN1010 | Introduction to Food Science and Technology |
| 10 units |
| FSHN1020 | Introduction to Nutrition Science and Applications |
| 10 units |
| FSHN2040 | Animal Food Products |
| 10 units |
| FSHN2050 | Plant Food Products |
| 10 units |
Geography
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1040 | Earth: Our Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| Geography course list | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 10 units from the following courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GEOS2050 | Catchments and Climate |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2060 | Earth's Critical Zone |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2080 | Earth Sciences Fieldwork |
| 10 units |
Indigenous Environmental and Community Practice
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ABOR1110 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2243 | Indigenous People, Global Warming and the Environment |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete 20 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ABOR1370 | Working with Aboriginal Communities |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2244 | Reconciling Australia's Colonial Past and Present |
| 10 units |
| ABOR2330 | Traditional Aboriginal Society |
| 10 units |
Microbiology
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. NOTE: BIOL1002 is common across both biology and some environmental science minors in the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science. For those who complete a double minor where BIOL1002 appears in both minors, please complete an additional 2000 level BIOL course to ensure there is no course overlap. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2090 | Microbial Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3100 | Microbiology |
| 10 units |
Plant Biology
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. NOTE: BIOL1002 is common across both biology and some environmental science minors in the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science. For those who complete a double minor where BIOL1002 appears in both minors, please complete an additional 2000 level BIOL course to ensure there is no course overlap. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2050 | Molecular Genetics |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2220 | Plant Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 10 units |
Public and Community Health
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| PCHE1000 | Introduction to Population Health Challenges | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PUBH1080 | Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
| PUBH2060 | Strategies for Health Behaviour Change in the Community |
| 10 units |
| PCHE3300 | Advanced Public Health |
| 10 units |
Riparian Restoration and Sustainability
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete 30 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2005 | Management of Australian Flora |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3002 | Environmental Management Perspectives |
| 10 units |
| SRMT3060 | Restoration Ecology |
| 10 units |
Social Science
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| SOCS1100 | Professional Skills & 38 Key Debates in Social Sciences |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete 30 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| SOCS2100 | Organisational Management and Social Behaviour | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| SOCS2300 | Ethics for the Social Sciences |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2400 | Surveying the Social: Applied Quantitative Research |
| 10 units |
| SOCS3100 | Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation |
| 10 units |
Sustainability
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS1004 | Social Development and the Environment |
| 10 units |
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS2008 | The Sustainable Society |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
Tourism and Event Management
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| LEIS1000 | Leisure and Tourism Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| LEIS2001 | Experience Design and Management |
| 10 units |
| LEIS3003 | Event Strategy and Leadership |
| 10 units |
| TOUR3003 | Destination Management and Marketing |
| 10 units |
Water and Resource Management
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3009 | Advanced Water Science and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Electives
| Electives 70 unit requirement | |
|---|---|
Complete 70 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 70 units |
Suggested electives
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
Honours
An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements. Please refer to the BSc(Hons) program handbook, or BESM(Hons) Program handbook for information about admission requirements.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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