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Diploma in Marine Science

Type
Short-cycle tertiary education (ISCED 2011 level 5)
Language

English

Duration 4 semesters
Cost R 3500 per Semester

Introduction

The course equips students with the skills and knowledge to provide the technical and logistical support that is vital for the efficient running of research programmes, including the collection and processing of a wide variety of data both at sea and on land. Tasks can vary from basic collection of fish samples to complex processing of data from satellites. Duties include the operation of sophisticated electronic equipment and computers, the basic tools of modern oceanography.

Career Opportunities

Oceanographic technicians are employed in all sub-disciplines of oceanographic research, such as fisheries biology, biological oceanography and physical or chemical oceanography. They spend substantial periods at sea collecting data. The oceanographic technician�s scientific and technical skills also opens up employment opportunities in the private sector.

Structural components
Laboratory training
Practical/Field work
Research Project

Application procedure

For information on the fields/ areas of study and supervisors click here.

http://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-1-choose-a-qualification#requirements

 

Prerequisites

Candidates should contact the faculty, or consult the faculty website for faculty specific requirements, especially in terms of marks obtained in the previous degree

ISCED Categories

Ocean Literacy
Ecology
Physical and chemical oceanography
Environmental protection technology
Biology
Ecology
Aquaculture
Fisheries
Maritime security