National Marine Science Centre
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With the backing of two highly respected universities - Southern Cross University and the University of New England - and its location on the edge of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, the National Marine Science Centre has significant research capabilities.
The National Marine Science Centre offers an extensive number of postgraduate options in marine science and management through the partner universities, including:
- Graduate Diploma
- Honours
- Masters by coursework
- Masters by research and
- Doctorate qualifications
Enrolment to our postgraduate courses is through the partner universities.
NMSC Postgraduate options through Southern Cross University:
- Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management
- Master of Environmental Science (by coursework)
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
NMSC Postgraduate options through the University of New England:
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Master of Scientific Studies (by coursework)
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postgraduates at the NMSC undertake research in the following themes:
- Biodiversity of marine and estuarine habitats
- Patterns and biological processes in marine communities
- Human induced impacts on marine systems
- Fisheries and marine park management
- Marine resource economics and management
To obtain further information about postgraduate options at the NMSC, email .