Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management

With a Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management, you will be taught by world-leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in the country.

In-depth study in marine science and management subjects, plus lots of hands-on experience in incredible aquatic field sites, will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in the multidisciplinary field of marine science.Conducted over one year on a part time basis, this degree offers a unique opportunity to learn about the science and management of marine environments.

Highly regarded in the professional field, it's the perfect option for graduates who want to get a job in marine science or who want to extend their expertise by specialising in theoretical and practical skills.Developed in collaboration with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and its partner universities, the degree's rich array of subjects include the science and management of coasts, marine ecology and conservation, coral reefs, climate change, oceanography (physical, geological and biological) and engineering (coastal and marine).

While you will undertake core units at the University of Sydney, you can take elective units at one of our partner universities.The extensive coastline, harbour and unique marine ecology around the University of Sydney make it an outstanding location to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.

As a student of this degree, you will have access to premier locations, like the Sydney Institute of Marine Science—a recently refurbished heritage building overlooking Sydney Harbour with state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities.

Further afield, we have a tropical research station in the Great Barrier Reef, where several classes are taught.The coastal expertise at the University of Sydney is one of the best in Australia.

We have international leaders in areas ranging from coastal science and management to coastal ecology and biology.

Our innovative subjects—like coastal management, modelling, geographic information systems, ecological statistics, remotely sensed data analysis and marine and coastal law—will have you solving real-world problems and learning to tackle multifaceted problems concerning our coasts and the ocean.By the end, you will be armed with the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in the multidisciplinary field of marine science.

You will gain both a theoretical understanding and applied skills to connect marine processes and the challenges that are associated with managing such a dynamic environment.

Ultimately, you will have what it takes to progress in your career, to refresh your skills or to undertake a career change.

Admission requirement

For admission into this course, you should have a Bachelor of Science in one of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology, climate and atmospheric sciences, marine science, geosciences, geography, geology environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, aquaculture, agriculture or natural resource management. As part of the embedded program, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management, students may gain entry to the Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management through an internal “upgrade”. In turn, upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management, students may gain entry to the Master of Marine Science and Management through an internal “upgrade”. There are no Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available in the Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management. However, a very limited number of CSP may be available to domestic applicants for the Master of Marine Science and Management from year to year.

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What you'll study