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Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Science

Edith Cowan University - Joondalup Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 42,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 30,000 +

Int. Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia

Overview
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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Science

Program Overview

Have a favourite science subject? In this course, you can major in one of nine diverse subjects, and choose a minor area of study from a range of options.

Create a unique course and study what you love. Or use your first year to find out what you really like. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience via a semester long professional placement, the only one of its kind in Australia! This course also provides a strong pathway into the Master of Teaching course for those aspiring to becomes science or mathematics teachers.

Major: Marine and Freshwater Science
Take your marine and freshwater science knowledge to new depths and learn the skills to make a real difference, from biodiversity to biological and physical processes to the management and understanding of water-based ecosystems.

You can apply this degree in the management of marine parks and inland aquatic areas, environmental impact assessment and conservation of marine and freshwater fauna and flora.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

15 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Edith Cowan University - Joondalup Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70 - 17 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 52.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Science graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include agrochemical companies, automotive and aerospace industries, banking, computing, consultancies, conservation organisations, defence, education, energy, environmental departments, environmental consulting, export, government, health, healthcare, IT, land and water management, materials, meteorology, mining, natural heritage, parks and gardens, sport, technology, industries deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions), species conservation programs, environmental planning.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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