Why Study this Advanced Certificate in Marine Biology Course?
If you want to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in marine biology then this course is for you! This Advanced Certificate in Marine Biology Course Online will teach you the different marine ecology systems, the different organisms that exist in the marine biome, the impact of humans in fishing and marine environments, and much more.
This Advanced Certificate in Marine Biology Course Online provides the student with a strong foundation in marine organism anatomy and physiology and an understanding of the habitats and environmental influences upon them. There are two core modules (Marine Studies A and B) which cover a wide range of marine families, student can then select two electives from Earth Science, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Environmental Assessment or Eco tourism Tour Guiding.
We suggest that any Marine Studies students who are looking for employment gain additional qualifications such as an Open Water Divers Licence and a Coxswains (or similar boating) Licence, as they will then be better positioned to gain employment in this competitive field. Employers are always looking for practical skills as well as knowledge and the ability to work without supervision.
Course Structure
There are 4 modules in this course:
- Marine Ecology Systems
- Shallow Waters & Reefs
- Shellfish & Crustaceans
- Squid, Octopus, and Other Primitive Animals
- Fish Part A
- Fish Part B
- Marine Mammals
- Turtles, Sea Snakes and Seabirds
- Human Impact on Marine Environments & Fishing
- Introduction and Simple Organisms (Protists, Sponges etc)
- Marine Plants
- Cnidarians and Worms
- Arthropods
- Molluscs
- Echinoderms
- Non Bony Fishes
- Bony Fishes I
- Bony Fishes II
- Marine Mammals
- Earth Science
- Environmental Assessment
- Ecotourism Tour Guiding
- Aquarium Management
- Aquaponics
- Mariculture (Marine Aquaculture)
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- Experienced Tutor support
- Certificate sent to you
- Online study (Printed notes available)
- Self paced - no set timetable
- 12 months to complete course
From: $50.00 / week for 48 weeks