Graduate Certificate in Marine Science
Through fieldwork and engaging interactions with experts, develop advanced knowledge of coastal and marine ecology. Explore critical issues facing global marine environments, and develop specialist knowledge of strategies and partnerships required to sustainably manage marine resources.
In this program you will:
- Learn to design research projects, investigate complex problems, collect and interpret data, participate in scientific peer review processes, formulate solutions, and communicate outcomes
- Plan and implement a substantive hands-on marine research project
- Broaden your understanding of the various dimensions of marine science through interactions with experts from different disciplines and identify a research topic and supervisor that best meets your career interests
- Participate in extended coursework training component to build breadth of discipline knowledge followed by an advanced hands-on research project to develop depth of expertise
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPStart
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 3
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- SC523
Required courses (3) 48 units
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Completion of an undergraduate degree (AQF 7 or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Recommended prior study
- Biology, English, Mathematical Methods; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (part-time) duration is based on studying 24-unit points per semester (normally 2 courses) and following the recommended study sequence.
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,009