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Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management

Official Abbreviation GradDipMSM
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 4 Years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

On-campus study is completed at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour, NSW.

The course provides academic and professional training in some of the key topics in marine science and management. This includes updating the knowledge and skills of candidates who have previous training in this field. The qualification will be recognised in the market place as appropriate for managers dealing with marine and estuarine ecosystems.

Entry Requirements

The requirement for admission to candidature is a three-year Bachelor degree, preferably in a science-related area.
Course Rules

Information for Continuing Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management Students for 2008

Course Requirements (pre 2008)
A candidate must complete a study program comprising 48 cp selected from units at 200 level or above as follows:

(a) at least 30 cp from:
MSM 301/501, 302/502, 303/503, 304/504, 305/505, 306/506, 307/507, 308/508. approved by the Course Coordinator including, with the approval of the Course Coordinator, SCI 595 (Project Report); and

(b) no more than 18cp from:
AQUA 200, 300 (no longer offered); ECOL 202/402 (previously ECOL 202/502), 203/403 (previously ECOL 210/510 and 220/520); ZOOL 210.

Project Report
The project topic for SCI 595 must be approved by the Course Coordinator. The project may take the form of a design, management plan, literature review, or a field or laboratory investigation.

Award of the Graduate Diploma
A candidate who has successfully completed the unit SCI 595 within his/her study program will be awarded the Graduate Diploma at the level of Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction.

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