The Associate Degree in Applied Science (Marine Environment) provides an innovative translational science approach to learning about the marine environment in Australia. This translational science approach integrates the natural sciences with practical applications that help society to solve real-world problems in the marine environment.This course offers broad introductory exposure to the areas of natural sciences, social sciences, technology and environmental management, together with electives including: environmental economics, policy and law. This program provides an alternative pathway to university and is appropriate for those who do not satisfy the entry requirements of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment). Students complete a combination of Foundation Units, and a range of Introductory and Intermediate Units selected from two of five exciting specializatons Aquaculture, Marine Conservation, Fisheries Management, Aquatic Science or Aquatic Biology.