Master of Marine and Antarctic Science

Program Overview

The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science is a two-year program that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in marine and Antarctic science. Through core and specialization units, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the marine and Antarctic environment, research methods, and management strategies. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, industry, or government, with a focus on fisheries management, governance and policy, marine biology, and sustainable aquaculture.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science is a two-year master's degree program that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in marine and Antarctic science. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in research, industry, or government. The program has four main objectives: To provide students with a broad understanding of the marine and Antarctic environment and its management. To develop students' research skills and their ability to critically analyze and solve problems. To provide students with the skills necessary to communicate their findings to a variety of audiences. To prepare students for careers in marine and Antarctic science. The program is structured around four core units and four specialization units. The core units provide students with a foundation in marine and Antarctic science, while the specialization units allow students to focus on a particular area of interest. The specialization units are:

• Fisheries Management
• Governance and Policy
• Marine Biology
• Sustainable Aquaculture

Outline:

The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science program is a two-year program that consists of four core units and four specialization units. The core units are:

• Research Methods in Marine and Antarctic Science
• Marine and Antarctic Environments and their Management
• Quantitative Methods in Marine and Antarctic Science
• General Marine Systems
The specialization units are:
• Fisheries Management
• Fishing Technology
• Fisheries Biology and Population Dynamics
• Fisheries Assessment
• Fisheries Management and Planning
• Governance and Policy
• Marine Protected Area Management
• Global Environmental Governance
• Oceans Governance and Policy
• Antarctic Governance and Policy in the 21st Century
• Marine Biology
• Molecular Marine Ecology
• Marine Conservation and Restoration
• Advanced Plankton Methods
• Marine Predator Diversity and Ecology
• Sustainable Aquaculture
• Aquaculture Production
• Aquaculture Hatchery Production
• Aquatic Molecular Diagnostics and Health
• Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Physiology
In addition to the core and specialization units, students must also complete a research project or a capstone unit. The research project is a substantial piece of original research that is supervised by a faculty member. The capstone unit is a project that allows students to apply the skills they have learned in the program to a real-world problem.

Assessment:

Students in the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Written assignments
• Oral presentations
• Research projects
• Capstone projects
• Exams
The grading criteria for each assessment method are provided in the course syllabus.

Teaching:

The Master of Marine and Antarctic Science program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active in research. The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and field trips. The program also offers a number of unique teaching approaches, including:

• Problem-based learning: This approach to teaching encourages students to work in groups to solve real-world problems.
• Experiential learning: This approach to teaching provides students with hands-on experience in the field.
• Research-based learning: This approach to teaching allows students to conduct their own research projects under the supervision of a faculty member.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science program are well-prepared for careers in research, industry, or government. Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of positions, including:

• Research scientists
• Conservationists
• Policy analysts
• Aquaculture managers
• Fisheries managers
• Marine educators
The program also provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further study in marine and Antarctic science.