Program Overview
The Master of Physical Oceanography at UNSW equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in physical oceanography. The program comprises 12 courses (72 units of credit), with a full-time study mode typically involving 8 courses in the first year and 4 courses in the second year. Graduates are prepared for specialized roles in the Blue Economy industry or higher degree research opportunities in fields such as meteorology, environmental science, and oceanography.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Physical Oceanography offers graduates in science, engineering or relevant disciplines advanced access to understanding the physical processes in the ocean. The program is ideal for graduates who have a background in science, engineering or cognate disciplines. The master's program will enhance your employment opportunities by equipping you with a range of skills demanded by employers in Australia’s growing Blue Economy. This program offers advanced disciplinary courses designed to reflect current practices in the field of physical oceanography, within the framework of academic knowledge and critical thinking. Each course aims to build your capacity to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex or conflicting information in a timely fashion.
Outline:
The 8518 program has 72 units of credit, or 12 courses. Typically, the full time load is 48 UOC over three terms (eight courses) and a further 24 UOC in the second year (four courses). A part time study mode can be one or two courses per term (2 - 4 years).
Careers:
The Master of Physical Oceanography will equip you with the quantitative skills and research experience needed for specialised roles within the growing Blue Economy industry or higher degree research opportunities. Potential careers: Meteorologist Hydrographer Environmental scientist Environmental research scientist Environmental consultant Data scientist Catastrophe risk analyst Oceanographer Educator/researcher
