Master of Physical Oceanography 20 months Postgraduate Program By The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

20 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master of Physical Oceanography offers advanced training in the theory and understanding of physical processes in the ocean. The master's program will enhance your employment opportunities by equipping you with a range of skills demanded by employers in...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master of Physical Oceanography offers advanced training in the theory and understanding of physical processes in the ocean. The master's program will enhance your employment opportunities by equipping you with a range of skills demanded by employers in...
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Admission Requirements

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The minimum entry requirement is a bachelor’s (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.

Students currently enrolled in the UNSW Graduate Diploma of Physical Oceanography are also able to apply to articulate into the Master of Physical Oceanography program, subject to meeting minimum academic performance requirements of a 70+ WAM.

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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QS subject rankings

Subject: Environmental Sciences

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    #23
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    #19
  • 2022
    #22
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    #31
  • 2024
    #33
  • 2025
    #38

Ranking criteria

Overall
83.1
Academic Reputation
80.1
Citations per Paper
87.5
Employer Reputation
81.2
H-index Citations
87.3
International Research Network
73.1

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