Graduate Diploma of Science (Fisheries Biology and Management)

Gain specialist expertise in marine ecology and fisheries biology in tropical, shallow marine systems.

What is tropical marine ecology and fisheries biology?

Tropical marine ecology and fisheries biology explores the evolutionary characteristics that underlie the diversity of the marine environment.

Who is this course for?

Through this course you will investigate the ecological and evolutionary questions about reef fish, corals and other marine organisms. This is a flexible course, offering you a range of electives so you can tailor a study program to meet your professional needs and interests.

How you will study

This course is available in Townsville. It is available part time (domestic students only) and full time.

Why JCU?

The School of Marine and Tropical Biology teaches this course. The School 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.

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