Marine Science Double Degree Major (Bachelor of Science of Marine Science / Bachelor of Arts of Marine Science / Bachelor of Science of Marine Science / Bachelor of Commerce of Marine Science)

• Exhibit a well-developed depth and breadth of knowledge, critical understanding and application in marine science, including at ocean basin, ecosystem, and organism levels, GC1
• Select, innovate and apply field, laboratory, and data techniques to address problems in the understanding and management of marine ecosystems via the design and development of investigations, and the accurate and ethical collection, analysis, visualisation, and interpretation of data and other forms of evidence, demonstrating awareness of limitations and reliability, GC2
• Synthesise, critically evaluate, and communicate information, arguments and ideas around marine science, marine environmental impacts, ecosystems and management, demonstrating awareness of underlying assumptions and scientific merit; communicate across written, visual and oral modes, in face to face and digital contexts, and for a range of purposes and audiences, GC3
• Be adaptable within evolving professional contexts within the marine and environmental science, and adjacent sectors, demonstrating awareness of global citizenship and sustainability principles, their role in marine science and management, and a capacity to engage with complex global problems and stakeholders from a range of disciplines, backgrounds and communities, GC4
• Demonstrate a coherent and reflective understanding of the nature of marine science, the core ethics, the social and cultural context of scientific thought in the marine realm, and the contributions of different global knowledge systems, including Indigenous perspectives and practices, especially around connection between humans and marine ecosystems and marine ecosystem management, GC5
• Demonstrate integrity and reflective and ethical professional behaviours, including responsible self-direction and collegial collaboration; working safely in diverse environments, including laboratory and field sites; showing respect for others' voices, knowledge, ownership and agency, including cultural protocols and IP; and cognisance of all appropriate regulatory, cultural and professional considerations within and adjacent to the marine science and marine management sector, GC6

• Natural resource manager
• Aquaculture technician
• Aquatic biomonitoring consultant
• Conservation analyst
• Environmental planner
• Environmental policy manager/advisor
• EPA inspector
• Fisheries scientist
• Marine mine site ecologist
• Regional development advisor
• Aquaculturalist
• Ecotoxicologist
• Environment consultant

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