Why study Ocean and Climate Sciences?
This major is directed at those who wish to gain a sound basis for understanding the behaviour of oceans and coastal seas, and also the climate, so that resources in a changing environment can be soundly managed. On successful completion of this major in the BSc degree you will be prepared for a professional career as a consultant or scientist (eg, with the Bureau of Meteorology, various divisions of CSIRO, SARDI, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and aquaculture, or environmental consulting firms in private industry). Once you’ve completed a higher degree (MSc or PhD) even greater career opportunities can be found in areas such as working with an international team of scientists on large projects devoted to improving knowledge in the ocean and climate sciences.
