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University of Tasmania

The Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Marine Environment) provides graduates with advanced specialist skills and professional development in one of four degree major specializations, with options in Fisheries Management, Aquaculture, Marine Conservation, Aquatic Animal Health. Graduates will demonstrate maximum value to employers in industry, government and non-government organizations. Graduates are well positioned to contribute in areas of marine resource and environmental management, science policy, and technical management across a range of marine and maritime industries.
General knowledge of marine science.
Major studies focus on development of skills and knowledge to translate scientific information and research outcomes into industry best-practice, marine resource and environmental management, and science policy for all levels of government.
To be eligible to this course applicants should have an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification at a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants with degrees in environmental management, wildlife management, marine biology, environmental science, environmental or ecological economics, environmental law or policy or related disciplines will be accepted for entry.Alternative entry is considered on a case by case basis for applicants having demonstrable learning and experience in aquatic or marine science. Those not meeting this requirement may be required to undertake additional study to gain admission.Enrolment in the research project unit (Dissertation) component of the degree is subject to approval by the AMC's Director of the National Centre for Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability. Approval will be informed by availability of suitable academic supervision and other project resourcing requirements.
After pursuing this degree from University Of Tasmania students get accreditation from The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and meet further learning requirements, in full, for registration as a Chartered Scientist and Chartered Marine Scientist.
Successful completion of this degree will prepare further development for the graduates for a career in various marine/maritime sectors including conservation and environmental management, fisheries and aquaculture production and post-harvest, the tourism industry, shipping and off-shore industries, non-governmental organisations and all levels of government from local to global. Students graduating from this degree are well suited to industrial, governmental and non-governmental regulatory and policy positions.Additionally, the Master of Applied Science with Honours provides specific training in research so graduates are eligible to apply for a research higher degree.
Minimum 1.5 yrs; maximum 4 yrs