JCU在热带海洋生态学和渔业生物学方面的计划致力于研究热带浅水海洋系统。重点是整个生物生物学，热带海洋生物的生态学和生物地理学以及构成其多样性的进化机制。靠近大堡礁为调查珊瑚鱼，珊瑚和其他海洋生物的生态和进化问题提供了无与伦比的机会。学生将发展其在定量海洋生态学，保护生物学以及热带海洋生物的生物学，生活史和分类学方面的知识和技能。初级课程的科目包括为期一个学期的课程。分组模式提供更高级的科目，即在校园内进行为期2周的密集课程。这些课程非常灵活，提供一系列选修课。在与课程协调员协商下，学生可以设计出满足其职
Gain valuable hands-on, industry relevant experience in state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Build upon your existing qualifications in science and boost your professional experience with in-depth knowledge.JCU students study in the diverse environmental region of North Queensland. You will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of specialised scientific fields, through practical workshops, projects and directed study.<br><br>This flexible one year full-time course is offered at JCU's Townsville and Cairns campuses and is designed for you to expand your knowledge in your chosen science specialisation. Choose from one of seven discipline streams described below, plus choose from a range of elective subjects to complement your training.<br><br>Broaden your career opportunities with a JCU Graduate Diploma of Science. Enhance your current qualifications by extending your knowledge and technical skills in your profession or learn the fundamentals for a new career track in the natural and environmental sciences.<br><br>Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Science find work in public and private sectors both in Australia and beyond.<br><br>You could work in such roles as a marine biologist, conservation agent, educator, environmental manager, field or laboratory technician, geologist, research assistant, resource consultant, or science communicator.<br><br>Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Science are eligible for credit towards the Master of Science (Professional) and Master of Science degrees.