Graduate
Master of Physical Oceanography
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Master of Physical Oceanography gives science, engineering and related graduates advanced training in the theory and physical processes of the ocean, equipping them with skills demanded by employers in Australia's growing Blue Economy and forming the largest program in an articulated suite of nested Physical Oceanography qualifications at UNSW. Beyond coursework reflecting current oceanography practice, students complete a major research project bringing together coursework knowledge and extending their investigative skills, developing quantitative, computational and technical capabilities applied to real industry problems. The program provides a genuine foundation for students wishing to continue to PhD level. It suits science and engineering graduates aiming for careers in marine industries, oceanographic research, environmental consulting or government agencies working on ocean and coastal issues, wanting deeper training than the Graduate Diploma provides.
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Course structure
- MATH5846Introduction to Probability and Stochastic Processes
- LAWS8086Law of the Sea
- BEES5041Data Analysis: Environmental Science & Management
- MSCI5005Topics in Marine Biology and Ecology
- CLIM6001Climate Systems Science
- MATH5856Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Computations
- MATH5305Computational Mathematics for Science and Engineering
- MSCI6681Topics in Australian Marine Science
- DATA9001Fundamentals of Data Science
- MATH5845Time Series
- MATH5295Special Topics in Applied Mathematics D. Research Project: MATH5207 Physical Oceanography Research Project. Core Courses: MATH5285 Fluids
- Oceans and Climate
- MATH5231Prediction and Inverse Modelling
- MATH5271Environmental Data Science and Statistics
- MSCI5004Oceanographic Processes
Admissions
The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor (Pass) degree with a minimum weighted average mark of 70% or equivalent in a cognate discipline (oceanography, meteorology, physics, science, mathematics, statistics, engineering etc.) 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) or equivalent training/experience. The following cohorts may be eligible for recognition of prior learning up to 24 UoC: 1. Graduates of an Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Science or Honours degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 2. Students who have completed a relevant advanced degree in a cognate discipline; for example the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's Graduate Diploma in Meteorology.
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