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in Australia for sustainable education1
No. 2
in the world for Ecology and Evolution2
No. 1
in Queensland for full-time employment3
5 Stars
for teaching, employability, research and facilities4
Explore our popular courses
Master of Marine Biology
Gain unrivalled hands-on experience in unique locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef.
Key information
- Location: Townsville
- Start in January, September
- Duration: 2 years
- CRICOS Code 107243C
Access the best
Research ranked 'well above' world class
ERA 2018, Environmental Sciences​
Hands-on learning
with unique field-based studies on the Great Barrier Reef
Top 100 in the world
for earth and marine sciences
2024 QS World University Rankings​
Master of Science (Professional)
Learn from research and industry experts and diversify your knowledge studying the unique environments of North Queensland.
Key information
- Location: Townsville, Cairns
- Start in January, September
- Duration: 2 years
- CRICOS Code 095865J
#5 in the world
for Ecology
2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects​
Enhance your expertise
Build the skills to progress your career
Top 100 in the world
for Earth and Marine Sciences
2024 QS World University Rankings​
Bachelor of Science
Tailor your degree to suit your interests right from the start of your studies, with nine majors to choose from when you enrol at JCU.
Key information
- Location: Townsville, Cairns, Singapore
- Start in January, September (Townsville, Cairns); January, May, September (Singapore)
- Duration: 3 years (Townsville, Cairns) / 2 years (Singapore)
- CRICOS Code 076290A
5 Stars
for learner engagement
2025 Good Universities Guide, UG Science & Maths​
#1 in Queensland
for median graduate salary
2025 Good Universities Guide, UG study area​
5 Stars
for full-time employment
2025 Good Universities Guide, UG study area​
- Explore exciting possibilities with our courses!
- Our offerings include an array of programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your chosen field. Two such examples are our Bachelor of Advanced Science and Bachelor of Marine Science programs.
Answering your most common questions
Madison studies Master of Science (Professional) majoring in Marine Biology at JCU Townsville campus. If you are thinking about moving to Australia, you will have lots of questions. Tune in to Madison's responses to frequently asked questions from international students regarding Australia.
Meet an international student from the United States
Chase DeJarnett (USA)
Master of Marine Biology
Townsville is the greatest place to be for marine biology. It is 30 mintues from the Great Barrier Reef. We have world-renowned researchers in Marine Biology that also act as your professors. Everybody is really helpful for those students who are coming internationally.
1 2023 QS Sustainability Rankings 2 Research.com University rankings 3 2023 The Good Universities Guide 4 2021 QS Stars University Rankings
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