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.