
Master of Marine and Antarctic Science
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
This is the only masters degree in the world that uniquely combines marine science with a focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Youll have access to industry-leading facilities at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and internationally recognized experts to help you kick-start your career.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Sandy Bay
- TAS · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 096366J
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Course overview
This is the only masters degree in the world that uniquely combines marine science with a focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Youll have access to industry-leading facilities at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and internationally recognized experts to help you kick-start your career.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be admitted to study the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science you must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification from an Australian university. An example of an equivalent qualification is a Bachelor of Science with a major in life sciences (such as biology, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc). 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be admitted to study the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science you must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification from an Australian university. An example of an equivalent qualification is a Bachelor of Science with a major in life sciences (such as biology, environmental science, zoology, plant science, marine biology, ecology etc).
Additional entry requirement
Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; 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 2 | Hobart | — | — | $44,178per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Marine and Antarctic Scienceutas.edu.au
- University of Tasmaniautas.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- International Course Guide 2026Official source
- University of Tasmania equivalent undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- University of Tasmania entry requirements by countryOfficial source

