Marine Science and Management

  Australia

• New South Wales: 
Lismore,  Armidale,  Coffs Harbour

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: February - November

Description: Australia's National Marine Science Centre is jointly owned by The University of New England (CRICOS 00003G) and Southern Cross University (CRICOS 01241G) and offers Marine Science degrees in conjunction with these Universities. CRICOS Codes are 061355A, 055754C, 058084A, and 045035F .

The NMSC is an exceptionally well equipped coastal institute at Coffs Harbour based on the East Australian seaboard. The Centre is located adjacent to the Solitary Islands Marine Park which enables students, academics and professional researchers to excel in the study of marine science and management.

Marine Ecological and Biodiversity Research and Monitoring Program Area. The NMSC is involved in a broad range of estuarine, intertidal and sub-tidal research and monitoring projects. Much of this research focuses on how ecological processes structure the unique benthic habitats and communities within the region and how these, in turn, contribute to the high levels of biodiversity found within the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

The NMSC is also involved in long-term monitoring projects to examine the impacts of human activity on sensitive habitats. Many of these projects involve diving and other forms of field work in this biologically diverse and important environment. The research and monitoring projects conducted at the NMSC are often done in conjunction with relevant government agencies, stakeholders and other institutions. The research links with these organisations will enable us to contribute in many ways to current marine research within the area.

Our Mariculture Research Program provides experience in the investigation and development of marine fish and invertebrate culture, live food production and assist in set up of genetic selection experiments working with a high quality seawater system. Mariculture experiments and the husbandry methodologies required for the species involved are in increasing demand in industrialised areas of marine science.

Coffs Harbour is one of only two places in Australia where the Great Dividing Range touches the sea, making a sub tropical micro-coastline while deeper into the interior, the foothills of the Great Dividing Range provide a backdrop of rainforests.

Coffs Harbour enjoys one of the best climates in Australia with an average summer temperature of 23° while daytime winter temperatures rarely fall below 19°C.

For further information regarding the National Marine Science Centre at Coffs Harbour, contact the Centre.

Highlights: Study at the National Marine Science Centre will enable you to:
* Apply coursework to real life challenges;
* Learn from practicing professionals;
* Strengthen foreign language and cross cultural skills;
* Explore and pursue new international opportunities; and
* Earn academic credit through your home institution.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Qualifications: Successful completion of second year science degree coursework preferably in life sciences, marine science, oceanography or environmental science.

Cost in US$: 5,2000 for 2 years in Armidale or Lismore followed by 1 year in Coffs Harbour; 16 000 for just 3rd year Study Abroad at the NMSC in Coffs Harbour

Prices are approximates due to changes in fees and the fluctuating exchange rate. Contact us for a more up to date costs.

Experience Required: yes

Students need to have successfully completed their second year science coursework.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. While various scholarships may be available for study, students assume responsibility for application and coordination of scholarships.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is 1 week

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Australia's National Marine Science Centre's Mission Statement: The NMSC provides students an education that will assist them in succeeding in an increasingly complex and competitive global employment environment. Staff are active in coastal and marine sciences and in natural resource management. Active research programs are currently focused in the areas of biodiversity of marine and estuarine habitats, patterns and biological processes in marine communities, human induced impacts on marine systems, fisheries and marine park management, pollution, and marine resource economics and management.

Year Founded: 2002