The southernmost marine science degree in the English-speaking world: IMAS in Hobart is Australia's gateway to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, and this is billed as the only master's built around both — fisheries management, marine biology and polar governance taught in the port the icebreakers actually leave from.
Marine & Antarctic science core — Oceanography, ecosystems and the Southern Ocean.
Specialisation units — Depth in biology, fisheries or governance.
Research project — Supervised research at IMAS.
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science, or a science degree with a life-sciences major (biology, ecology, marine biology, environmental science etc.)
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for non-native speakers
Career destinations
Fisheries Scientist — Agencies & industry
Marine Conservation Officer — NGOs & government
Antarctic Programme Specialist — Research institutions
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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