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Master of Marine and Antarctic Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course is being replaced by

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
S7O
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$34,950 per year / $52,425 total
Financial Support
Austudy

About this course

This course is being replaced by S7Z Master of Marine and Antarctic Science (a two-year program) in 2018.

Special Note: This Masters course has been approved by the Department of Social Services for student income support payments (i. e. Youth Allowance (Student), Austudy, ABSTUDY and the Pensioner Education Supplement).

The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science is a specialised coursework Masters program in the marine sciences which provides students with advanced instruction and training in emerging approaches and technologies. The course is designed to produce expertly trained scientists with international experience and research skills in marine science.

MMarAntSc students will develop an understanding of the roles the marine ecosystem play 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.

Note: Students who commenced this course prior to 2016, should refer to the course schedules relevant to their year of entry.

Entry requirements

NOTE: Entry is via the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science (Professional Honours) for domestic students.

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) with a major in Life Sciences (or equivalent)

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

Hobart

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Tasmania.
85.7%
Overall satisfaction
90%
Skill scale
87.1%
Teaching scale