
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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Managementsydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

