Program Details
- Location:
- Perth, Australia
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Term:
- Summer
Program Overview
- Program Description:
Tropical Marine Biology: A 3-week marine science program studying one of the most pristine coral reefs in the world. You will begin your studies on campus in Perth, Australia before heading off on a 10-day field camp to Ningaloo Reef, a reef system just as spectacular as the Great Barrier Reef, but accessible right from the beach.
Tropical Marine Biology: 10-day intensive field camp to Ningaloo Marine Park, (includes Coral Bay)located 1100km north of Perth. Where the ocean is your classroom, you'll learn about the diversity & physical processes of WA marine habitats, focus on coral reef environments; the biodiversity of reef organisms & Biological processes, with a focus on coral reefs ecosystems.
Tropical Marine Biology - Recommended 4 to 5 US credits
- Setting Description:
- Perth, with a population of roughly 2.2 million people is the capital city of Western Australia, a State four times the area of Texas. With over 13,000km of beautiful & remote coastline, world known national parks, endless roads of red dust & breathtaking sunsets, you can experience it all in Western Australia. Ranked as the 8th ‘worlds most liveable city’ by The Economist, 2015, Perth has more hours of sunshine than any other Australian city. Murdoch University is located approximately 20 minutes by car from Perth city & just 15 by bus from the port city of Fremantle, the starting point of Perth’s many stunning beaches.
- Cost:
- 2018 cost AUD$6595 (includes tuition, field trip, accommodation, most food and other activities).
Additional Program Information
- Scholarships:
- No
- Scholarships Description:
- Murdoch University International Welcome Scholarship
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