The University of Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management

Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. You will gain the skills to work in a variety of marine science roles. This haf-year course is designed for new graduates planning to pursue a career in marine science, management or policy. Tailored for students seeking to enhance skills through coursework and practical training, with options for further study.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
Program USYD-DGCMASCMG1000-0
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Course overview

Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. You will gain the skills to work in a variety of marine science roles. This haf-year course is designed for new graduates planning to pursue a career in marine science, management or policy. Tailored for students seeking to enhance skills through coursework and practical training, with options for further study.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

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. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. Admission to this course requires: - 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. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry 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. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. Admission to this course requires: - 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.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Managementsydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements