University Of Tasmania: Admissions Open For Master Of Marine And Antarctic Science

Study in Australia: There is no deadline for applications, however, the students are advised to apply for their COE 2.5- 3 months before the commencement of the course.

University of Tasmania (UTAS) is currently accepting applications for its Master of Marine and Antarctic Science program to commence in 2025.

This is the only degree in the world to combine marine science with an emphasis on the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. It offers students a doorway to a natural marine laboratory right outside their home and to Antarctica. For students who want to work in fisheries, aquaculture or marine biology, the University of Tasmania is an excellent place to start learning.

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) offers students globally renowned professionals to mentor them for a promising career and it also provides world-class facilities.

The approximate tuition fee is $94,813 AUD. Semester 1 starts on Feb 24 for all specialisations, and Semester 2 starts on July 21, 2025, for all specialisations.

Eligibility Requirement For Master Of Marine And Antarctic Science

The following are the entry requirements:

• The candidates must have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science or equivalent such as Bachelor of Science with a major in life sciences.
• IELTS (Academic) with at least an overall score of 6.0 and no individual band less than 6.0, OR
• TOEFL (iBT) overall score  should not be less than 72 with no less than - 16 each in Reading and Listening, 18 in Speaking and 22 in Writing OR
• PTE Academic overall score should be a minimum of 50 with no score less than 50.

Benefits of Master of Marine and Antarctic Science program

Following are the benefits, the students get:

• It provides hands-on experience to students to expand a student’s expertise and make them skilled for a successful career.
• The students get more than the college lectures, tutorials and labs as they go for study trips to aquaculture, largest fisheries and seafood industries.
• They also get access to international partner organisations and to globally recognised marine science and ocean governance institutions based in Tasmania.
• The program incorporates a one-year research project in the research stream, the development of employable skills, and an individual project in the professional stream.
• The eight coursework programs include four specializations including – Governance and Policy, Fisheries Management, Sustainable Aquaculture, and Marine Biology and it also comprises four core units.
• The students in their second year can choose between research and a professional stream.

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