Marine Science and Management
GDip.
Overview
About this course
Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. Acquire skills to work in various marine science roles and leadership positions.
Who is it for?
This one-year course is designed for new graduates planning to pursue a career in marine science, management or policy. Tailored for students seeking to enhance skills through coursework and practical training, with options for further study.
Structure
What you’ll study
Our innovative subjects – like coastal management, environmental modelling, geographic information science, ecological statistics, remotely sensed data analysis and marine and coastal law – are designed to solve real-world problems so that you can learn how to tackle the variety of challenges facing our coasts and the ocean.
By the end, you will be armed with the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in the multidisciplinary field of marine science.
You will complete:
- 24 credit points of core units of study;
- 12 credit points of elective units taken at the University of Sydney; and
- 12 credit points of elective units of study which may be taken from other partner universities under the equivalent program via cross institutional study.
Costs
Tuition
HK$285,341.11
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to this course requires:
- A Bachelor of Science in the discipline of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology, climate and atmospheric sciences, marine science, geosciences, geography, geology environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, aquaculture, agriculture or natural resource management, or equivalent qualification or;
- Completion of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band