Graduate Diploma of Marine and Antarctic Science

Program Overview

This program offers two streams: Quantitative Marine Science and Quantitative Antarctic Science. Students complete compulsory units in research introduction and communication, then choose electives within their stream. The program provides a foundation in quantitative methods and specialized knowledge in marine or Antarctic science, preparing graduates for careers in research, industry, or government.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Compulsory Units:
• XGR501 Introduction to Higher Degree by Research
• XGR502 Communicating Research
• Choice of Stream - Quantitative Marine Science:
• QMS510 Introduction to Quantitative Marine Science
• QMS517 Data Analysis Methods
• Choice of elective 1:
• QMS511 Physical Oceanography
• QMS512 Marine Biogeochemistry
• Choice of elective 2:
• QMS513 Fisheries Science
• QMS514 Structure and Function of Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems
• Choice of elective 3:
• QMS515 Techniques in Remote Sensing
• QMS516 Management Strategy Evaluation and Risk Assessment
• Choice of elective 4:
• QMS511 Physical Oceanography
• QMS512 Marine Biogeochemistry
• QMS513 Fisheries Science
• QMS514 Structure and Function of Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems
• QMS515 Techniques in Remote Sensing
• QMS516 Management Strategy Evaluation and Risk Assessment
• Choice of Stream - Quantitative Antarctic Science:
• QAS501 Introduction to Glaciology and Sea-Ice.
• QAS502 Introduction to Antarctic Terrestrial and Near-Shore Ecosystems
• Choice of electives:
• QMS510 Introduction to Quantitative Marine Science
• QMS511 Physical Oceanography
• QMS512 Marine Biogeochemistry
• QMS513 Fisheries Science
• QMS514 Structure and Function of Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems
• QMS515 Techniques in Remote Sensing
• QMS516 Management Strategy Evaluation and Risk Assessment