StudyQA — Master: Fisheries Biology and Management — James Cook University of North Queensland

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Description Contents Requirements

JCUs programs in tropical marine ecology and fisheries biology are dedicated to the study of tropical, shallow water marine systems.

JCUs programs in tropical marine ecology and fisheries biology are dedicated to the study of tropical, shallow water marine systems. There is an emphasis on whole organism biology, the ecology and biogeography of tropical marine organisms, and the evolutionary mechanisms that underlie their diversity.

Proximity to the Great Barrier Reef provides unparalleled opportunities for investigating ecological and evolutionary questions for reef fish, corals, and other marine organisms.

Students will develop their knowledge and skills in quantitative marine ecology, conservation biology, and the biology, life history and taxonomy of tropical marine organisms. Preliminary coursework subjects consist of semester-long offerings. More advanced subjects are offered by block mode, which are 2-week intensive sessions on campus. The courses are flexible, with a range of electives available. Students devise a study program to meet their professional goals, in consultation with the course coordinator. Programs may include a research component if approved.

Why JCU?

James Cook University is a leading education and research centre for biology in the tropics.

Internationally-recognised undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in biological sciences
dedicated research vessel, and research stations at Orpheus Island and Paluma
more tropical courses and subjects than any other institution in the world
teaching and research facilities including the Advanced Analytical Centre and the Aquaculture Research Facility.

Structure

Core Subjects

MB5003:03 Fisheries Science
MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design
MB5310:03 Marine Reserves as Fisheries Management Tools orEV5014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries
SC5055:03 Research Communication Skills in the Natural Sciences

Options

Select 6 credit points of specified level 5 subjects

AQ5007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology
BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science
BZ5450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics
EV5014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries
EV5210:03 Management of Marine Protected Areas
EV5701:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments
MB5055:03 Biological Oceanography
MB5230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies
MB5260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling
MB5270:03 Wetland and Estuarine Ecosystems
MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design
MB5310:03 Fisheries Biology, Assessment and Management
MB5450:03 Molecular Approaches to Marine Ecology and Evolution

PLUS

Select 18 credit points of any level 5 AQ, BCBZ, EV, MB, MI, TO or TV science subjects. This list includes research electives.

Completion of a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree attaining a minimum of 65% or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience. English band level 1 - the minimum English Language test scores you need are:IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 5.5), ORTOEFL 570 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 4.5), ORTOEFL (internet based) 90 (minimum writing score of 21), ORPearson (PTE Academic) - 64If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the minimum English requirements, you will be given the opportunity to take an English program to improve your skills in addition to an offer to study a degree at JCU. The JCU degree offer will be conditional upon the student gaining a certain grade in their English program. This combination of courses is called a packaged offer. JCUs English language provider is Union Institute of Languages (UIL). UIL have teaching centres on both the Townsville and Cairns campuses. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 570 TOEFL iBT® test: 90