Study Postgraduate Marine Science in Australia
Master of Marine and Antarctic Science at the University of Tasmania
Master of Marine and Antarctic Science at the University of Tasmania
The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science is a specialist coursework Masters programme in the marine sciences which provides students with advanced instruction and training in emerging approaches and technologies. It is designed to produce expertly trained scientists with international experience and research skills in marine science.
As an MMarAntSc student, you will develop an understanding of the roles that the marine ecosystem plays in the global climate system. The MMarAntSc was developed as part of the International Antarctic Institute (IAI) and the UNESCO/Cousteau Ecotechnie Chair in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Environmental Sciences.
The IAI is a multi-disciplinary consortium of international universities. MMarAntSc students are able to cross-credit study programs and may choose to take electives available at one of the twenty partner universities as well as undertake their research project in association with an IAI partner.
The course is composed of three core units (50%), four elective units (50%) plus a 50% research component comprising field/laboratory studies and a written report.
Programme details
Duration: 1.5 years
Starts: Semester 1 (February)
Location: Hobart
Minimum entry requirements: Bachelors degree in life sciences
Annual tuition fees: Approx AU$22,250
Scholarships
Scholarships are available at the University of Tasmania. For more information please click here.
Visas
If you study a Masters course in Australia your partner is able to work full time as a dependant on your student visa. Find out more here.
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