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Positioned as a gateway to Antarctica and featuring an exceptional natural marine laboratory, the University of Tasmania offers the perfect environment to pursue studies in marine biology, fisheries, and aquaculture. Our Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science delivers comprehensive coursework in your selected specialization while serving as a stepping stone to our Master's program. This distinctive curriculum blends marine science with a specialized focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. Students benefit from world-class facilities at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and guidance from globally recognized experts to launch their careers. The Graduate Diploma program offers: Hands-on training combined with academic studies to enhance your skills and improve employability Beyond traditional classroom learning, with field study units exploring the Southern Ocean and Australia's major fisheries and aquaculture operations Networking opportunities, industry experience, and research connections within Tasmania's thriving fisheries and aquaculture sector Access to our global partner network and internationally acclaimed marine science institutions located in Tasmania Students can specialize in one of three streams: Marine Biology, Fisheries Management, or Sustainable Aquaculture.
Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.
To be admitted to study the Graduate Diploma of Marine and Antarctic Science you must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary education institution. An example of an equivalent qualification is a Bachelor of Science with a major in life sciences (such as biology, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc).
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