Marine Science
Why study Marine Science?
Please note: Marine Science is available from 2024, and is only available in Tauranga.
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the marine environments, preparing them for meaningful contributions and informed decision-making in the field of marine science.
By studying Marine Science courses as a major or minor subject at our Tauranga campus, you’ll be at the heart of thriving marine-based industries, coastal communities and New Zealand’s busiest port. You’ll have ready access to a wide range of marine ecosystems, learning from some of New Zealand’s leading researchers, industry professionals and science staff in our state-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities.
Marine conservation issues will be examined from a range of ecological, economic and cultural perspectives through a combination of field trips, laboratories and seminars.
Career Opportunities
- Fisheries biologist/manager
- Marine conservationist
- Marine Ecologist
- Marine educator/outreach specialist
- Marine policy analyst/advocate
- Scientific diver
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Build a successful career
Graduates of our marine science courses will be prepared for roles in marine and coastal management, and the sustainable development of new and emerging marine industries, with enhanced numeracy skills and a stronger awareness of the interplay between science and mātauranga Māori.
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Are you ready to delve into the world of Marine Science? Contact our School of Science to learn more about getting enrolled at Waikato University.