Why Environmental Science and Aquaculture?
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Multiple Pathways - Option to complete a qualification which blends environmental science and business or focus specifically on aquaculture.
-
Industry Demand - Climate change and food security are issues that the Singapore government has put a spotlight on in recent years.
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Ready for the future - Graduate with confidence as our experiential learning pedagogy ensures that you have a practical, hands-on education.
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
Course Information
Subjects
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
Course Structure
12 business + 12 science subjects
Study Program
Business
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
- Business Communications
+
- 4 Business level 2 subjects and 4 Business level 3 subjects
Environmental Science
- Introduction to Biodiversity
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Quantitative Methods in Science
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- Fundamentals of Ecology
+
- 2 Environmental Science level 2 subjects and 4 Environmental Science level 3 subjects
Electives
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Aquaculture of Tropical Species
- The Case for Sustainability
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Sustainability in Practice
- Marine Conservation Biology
- Tropical Marine Ecology and Coastal Impacts
- Special Topic 1
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
Course Structure
12 Business + 12 Science subjects
Study Program
Students need to complete 24 subjects including electives as per study plan.
Business
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
- Business Communication
+
- 4 Business level 2 subjects and 4 Business level 3 subjects
Environmental Science
- Introduction to Biodiversity
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Quantitative Methods in Science
+
- 2 Environmental Science level 2 subjects
Aquaculture
- Introduction to Aquaculture (Core)
- Aquaculture of Tropical Species (Core)
+
- 4 Aquaculture level 3 subjects
Electives*
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- The Case for Sustainability
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition
- Aquaculture: Propagation
- Aquaculture: Stock Improvement
- Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology
- Aquaculture Systems Design
- Aquaculture in Practice
*Subject to availability
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 24 subjects as per following:
Core Subjects
- Science, Technology and Truth
- Modelling Natural System or Modelling Natural Systems - Advanced
- Quantitative Methods in Science or Quantitative Methods in Science – Advanced
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Professional Placement
- Sensors and Sensing for Scientist
+ 2 Subjects from the following
- Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Evolution of the Earth
+ Major Subjects
- Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Evolution
- Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases in Aquaculture
- Aquaculture: Propagation or Aquaculture: Stock Improvement
- Introduction to Biological Processes or Diversity of Life
- Introduction to Biodiversity or Introductory Ecology
+ 8 additional electives
Eligibility and Requirements
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
Entry Requirements
- The entrance requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement
Pre-requisite
- Assumed knowledge English and Maths B
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
Entry Requirements
- The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement
Pre-requisite
- Assumed knowledge in English and Maths B
- English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject
- Mathematics B subject equivalent to Grade D or higher in A level Mathematics, or Grade C or higher in AS level Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Pure Mathematics with Mechanics
- Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level (or equivalent) Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Science
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Maximum advanced standing up to 48 credit points
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Register to view the course preview webinar
The Singapore campus of James Cook University will not use or disclose personal information for any purpose other than as advised on this site and take every precaution to protect personal data. Personal information collected will be handled in accordance with the privacy policy of the Singapore campus of James Cook University available at https://www.jcu.edu.sg/privacy.
- Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
- Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
Course Information
Subjects
Bachelor of Business Environmental Science
Course Structure
12 business + 12 science subjects
Study Program
Business
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
- Business Communications
+
- 4 Business level 2 subjects and 4 Business level 3 subjects
Environmental Science
- Introduction to Biodiversity
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Quantitative Methods in Science
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- Fundamentals of Ecology
+
- 2 Environmental Science level 2 subjects and 4 Environmental Science level 3 subjects
Electives
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Aquaculture of Tropical Species
- The Case for Sustainability
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Sustainability in Practice
- Marine Conservation Biology
- Tropical Marine Ecology and Coastal Impacts
- Special Topic 1
Bachelor of Business Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
Course Structure
12 Business + 12 Science subjects
Study Program
Students need to complete 24 subjects including electives as per study plan.
Business
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
- Business Communication
+
- 4 Business level 2 subjects and 4 Business level 3 subjects
Environmental Science
- Introduction to Biodiversity
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Quantitative Methods in Science
+
- 2 Environmental Science level 2 subjects
Aquaculture
- Introduction to Aquaculture (Core)
- Aquaculture of Tropical Species (Core)
+
- 4 Aquaculture level 3 subjects
Electives*
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- The Case for Sustainability
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition
- Aquaculture: Propagation
- Aquaculture: Stock Improvement
- Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology
- Aquaculture Systems Design
- Aquaculture in Practice
*Subject to availability
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
Course Structure
3 trimesters per year
Study Program
Students are required to complete 24 subjects as per following:
Core Subjects
- Science, Technology and Truth
- Modelling Natural System or Modelling Natural Systems - Advanced
- Quantitative Methods in Science or Quantitative Methods in Science – Advanced
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Professional Placement
- Sensors and Sensing for Scientist
+ 2 Subjects from the following
- Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Environmental Processes and Global Change
- Evolution of the Earth
+ Major Subjects
- Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition
- Sustainable Aquaculture
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Evolution
- Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases in Aquaculture
- Aquaculture: Propagation or Aquaculture: Stock Improvement
- Introduction to Biological Processes or Diversity of Life
- Introduction to Biodiversity or Introductory Ecology
+ 8 additional electives
Eligibility and Requirements
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
Entry Requirements
- The entrance requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement
Pre-requisite
- Assumed knowledge English and Maths B
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
Entry Requirements
- The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
- Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement
Pre-requisite
- Assumed knowledge in English and Maths B
- English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject
- Mathematics B subject equivalent to Grade D or higher in A level Mathematics, or Grade C or higher in AS level Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Pure Mathematics with Mechanics
- Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level (or equivalent) Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Science
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Maximum advanced standing up to 48 credit points
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Why Environmental Science and Aquaculture?
-
Multiple Pathways - Option to complete a qualification which blends environmental science and business or focus specifically on aquaculture.
-
Industry Demand - Climate change and food security are issues that the Singapore government has put a spotlight on in recent years.
-
Ready for the future - Graduate with confidence as our experiential learning pedagogy ensures that you have a practical, hands-on education.
Register to view the course preview webinar
The Singapore campus of James Cook University will not use or disclose personal information for any purpose other than as advised on this site and take every precaution to protect personal data. Personal information collected will be handled in accordance with the privacy policy of the Singapore campus of James Cook University available at https://www.jcu.edu.sg/privacy.
