As a gateway to Antarctica and with a natural marine laboratory on your doorstep, the University of Tasmania provides an ideal base to study for a career in marine biology and the fisheries and aquaculture industries. Our Graduate Diploma in Marine and Antarctic Science provides you with a solid coursework grounding in your chosen area of specialisation, and provides a pathway to move onto our Master of Marine and Antarctic Science. This unique program combines marine science with a focus on the southern ocean and Antarctica. You’ll have access to industry-leading facilities at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and internationally recognised experts to help you kick-start your career. The Graduate Diploma of Marine and Antarctic Science provides: Practical skills alongside theoretical studies to broaden your experience and give you the edge when it comes to employment More than lectures, labs and tutorials with study trip units that take learning to the Southern Ocean and into Australia's largest fisheries, aquaculture and seafood industries Contacts, work experience and research links in Australia's largest fisheries and aquaculture industries (based in Tasmania) Access to our international partner organisations and internationally recognised marine science organisations based in Tasmania You'll have the choice to study one of the following three streams: Marine Biology, Fisheries Management or Sustainable Aquaculture. Course objectives The course provides specialist coursework streams for students to pursue in-depth learning in a particular area of marine science. This is supported with two subjects all students undertake in research methodology. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge in their chosen area of coursework through a focus on both the quantitative elements of marine and Antarctic science as well as the application and translation of science into industry practice and management. The skills gained will assist graduates in contributing to world issues such as seafood production and security, climate change and marine stewardship. Graduates can choose to continue their study and articulate into the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science, and pursue research in IMAS' key research areas of oceanography and cryosphere, fisheries and aquaculture, ecology and biodiversity, climate change, oceans and Antarctic governance and ocean-earth systems. Career opportunities (dependent on field of study) Scientific Officer Coastal Community Engagement Officer Federal or State Government advisor (policy / environment) Antarctic Researcher – Australian Antarctic Division Marine Park Manager Commercial Diver Conservation Biologist Marine Biologist Australian Customs Fish Health Officer / Fisheries Biologist Aquarium Manager Aquaculturist / aquaculture entrepreneur Aquaculture farm manager Ice Core Chemist Climatologist Glaciologist Hatchery Technician Fisheries Management Officer Fishery Stock Assessment Quota Licensing Officer Fisheries Biologist Quality Assessment Technician Researcher or University Lecturer