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As a portal to Antarctica and with a world-class marine research facility at your fingertips, the University of Tasmania offers the perfect setting to pursue studies in marine biology, fisheries, and aquaculture. This globally unique master's program blends marine science with specialized focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. You'll benefit from cutting-edge facilities at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and guidance from world-renowned experts to launch your professional journey. The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science delivers: Hands-on training combined with academic learning to enhance your skills and boost employability, An immersive educational experience that extends beyond classrooms through field trips to the Southern Ocean and Australia's premier fisheries and aquaculture sectors, Networking opportunities, practical experience, and research connections within Tasmania's thriving fisheries and aquaculture industries, Collaboration with global partner institutions and internationally acclaimed marine science organizations based in Tasmania, A year-long research project culminating in either an individual thesis or a collaborative industry-focused initiative.
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 Master of Marine and Antarctic Science you must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or Graduate Diploma in 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).