Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography

    Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,570 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography

    About

    The Graduate Diploma Physical Oceanography will give you the specialist skills to step into Australia's growing Blue Economy. Developed in close consultation with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), you will gain industry-relevant training in physical oceanography theory, practice and technology, qualifying you for specialised roles in Blue Economy industries.

    The Graduate Diploma Physical Oceanography covers quantitative skills with a focus on the ocean and marine environment, ranging from simulation to data acquisition and advanced statistical and computational analysis. You will also develop deep knowledge of the physical processes of the ocean.

    Core courses include:

    • Fluids, Oceans and Climate
    • Physical Oceanography
    • Prediction and Inverse Modelling
    • Environmental Data Science and Statistics

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor (Pass) degree with a minimum WAM of 70% or equivalent in a cognate discipline (oceanography, meteorology, physics, science, mathematics, statistics, engineering) from a recognised tertiary institution. Students must have a minimum of 12 UOC in Level 2 mathematics (equivalent to UNSW's MATH2018/9 and MATH2089, for example). Exceptions can be made in cases where students have received equivalent industry training or experience.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Medicine & Health

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

    The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
    • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Potential careers

    • Anthropologist
    • Environmental consultant
    • Human resources manager
    • Community-development worker
    • Field biologist
    • Life scientist
    Software DeveloperDentist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,570 / year
    Application Fee 150

    Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney