Postgraduate diploma
12 months
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time for most courses.
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 15
International tuition: A$34,950
Domestic tuition: A$9,185
Program overview
The Graduate Diploma of Marine and Antarctic Science provides:
Practical skills alongside theoretical studies to broaden your experience and give you the edge when it comes to employment
More than lectures, labs and tutorials with study trip units that take learning to the Southern Ocean and into Australia's largest fisheries, aquaculture and seafood industries
Contacts, work experience and research links in Australia's largest fisheries and aquaculture industries (based in Tasmania)
Access to our international partner organisations and internationally recognised marine science organisations based in Tasmania
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
To be admitted to study the Graduate Diploma of Marine and Antarctic Science you will need an Australian Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification at a recognised tertiary institution with a major in life sciences (such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc).
For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Career opportunities
Career opportunities (dependent on field of study)
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
Marine Biologist
Australian Customs
Fish Health Officer / Fisheries Biologist
Aquarium Manager
Aquaculturist / aquaculture entrepreneur
Aquaculture farm manager
Ice Core Chemist
Climatologist
Glaciologist
Hatchery Technician
Fisheries Management Officer
Fishery Stock Assessment
Quota Licensing Officer
Fisheries Biologist
Quality Assessment Technician
Researcher or University Lecturer
Campus location
Newnham, Launceston
,
Australia