Graduate Diploma of Marine and Antarctic Science at University of Tasmania, Australia

Description

The University of Tasmania's innovative Marine and Antarctic Research program combines marine science with a focus on the southern ocean and Antarctica. You can launch your career with the assistance of professionals with international recognition and cutting-edge resources at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS).

The graduate degrees in marine and polar science have the following advantages:

• Combining academic knowledge with practical abilities can broaden your experience and give you an edge in the job market.

• Lessons, experiments, and tutorials don't compare to study trip modules that send students to the Southern Ocean and the nation's major fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood industries.

• Relationships, work history, and research ties in Australia's two largest fisheries and aquaculture sectors (based in Tasmania)

• We have access to our global partner organizations as well as the organizations based in Tasmania that are internationally renowned in the field of marine science.

What you will study

Program Structure

All students must complete two core research units in literature reviews and research methodologies for polar and marine science. Following that, students have to finish six expert units within the stream they chose—marine biology, fisheries management, or sustainable aquaculture.

Courses include:

• Fisheries Management 

• Sustainable Aquaculture 

• Seafood Science

• Marine Biology 

• Governance and Policy

Learning Outcomes

1. To solve issues in the marine and/or antarctic sciences, gather, record, analyze, and discuss quantitative and/or qualitative data.

2. To analyze difficult problems in marine and/or polar research, use the appropriate transdisciplinary methodologies, reflective practice, and critical thinking.

3. Create customized research plans based on disciplinary-appropriate theoretical and/or applied methods.

4. Translate scientific information from multiple sources for stakeholders to inform ethical management practices in polar and marine environments.

Career Opportunities

The University's Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science (IMAS) gives our students access to some of the best research facilities in the world, giving you the best career foundation.

The worth of graduates from the University of Tasmania to Australia is estimated to be $40 billion a year and growing. They are highly sought-after in a wide range of professions. 

7000 people are directly employed by the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries in Australia, with Tasmania being the largest commercial player in both industries.

Graduates from our program work in a variety of industries and jobs around the world, including:

• Scientific Officer

• Coastal Community Engagement Officer

• Federal or State Government advisor (policy / environment)

• Antarctic Researcher – Australian Antarctic Division

• Marine Park Manager

• Commercial Diver

• Conservation Biologist and more. 

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science, you must obtain an Australian Bachelor of Science degree or an equivalent certificate from a recognized tertiary institution with a major in the biological sciences (such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc).

English Language Requirements

• IELTS - 7.0

• TOEFL - 72

• PTE - 50

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition fee

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

International Students: The course fee is based on a full-time year of study at a rate of $37,950 AUD (100 credit points).

Scholarships

Each year, the university gives out more than 900 awards to students from various backgrounds, including those who have achieved academic excellence, come from low-income households, are talented athletes, are studying overseas, or have a disability.