About Marine Science at University of Tasmania
Marine Science at University of Tasmania is one of the subject areas that brings the largest number of international applicants to the university. University of Tasmania, based in Hobart, Tasmania, is 314th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and the Marine Science department benefits from the same research funding, library access and careers support available university-wide.
Entry Requirements for Marine Science
Entry requirements for Marine Science at University of Tasmania follow the university-wide pattern: strong academic results, a statement of purpose specific to Marine Science, academic references, and proof of English — typically IELTS 6.5 overall. Competitive Marine Science programmes may ask for a higher score or additional evidence of relevant experience, so always check the live course page before applying.
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Marine Science at University of Tasmania is charged within the university’s standard international fee range of approximately AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year, though laboratory-based or clinical variants of the course can sit at the higher end. University of Tasmania also offers merit-based scholarships of up to AUD $5,000 that Marine Science applicants are eligible to apply for alongside everyone else.
Career Prospects After Marine Science
Graduates of Marine Science at University of Tasmania go on to a mix of further study and direct entry into the job market, helped by University of Tasmania’s careers service and its employer relationships in the Marine Science sector. International graduates who want to stay in Australia after finishing can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa and use the time to build local work experience, including working abroad after graduation, before deciding on a longer-term plan such as migrating to Australia.
Comparing Study Destinations
If you are still comparing Marine Science against University of Tasmania’s equivalents elsewhere, it is worth stepping back and comparing studying in Australia itself against other destinations — many applicants researching Marine Science also look at studying in Europe and studying in Canada before narrowing down to a single country.
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GIEC Global offers free guidance for Marine Science applicants to University of Tasmania — shortlisting the right level and course variant, reviewing your SOP, preparing documents, applying for scholarships, and supporting your Student visa application once you have an offer. We can also walk you through all GIEC Global study-abroad destinations if you are still comparing destinations for Marine Science.
Course names and module content for Marine Science at University of Tasmania change slightly year to year, so always check the live course page for the intake you are actually applying to rather than relying on a general subject overview.
International students choosing Marine Science at University of Tasmania over a similar course elsewhere often cite the department’s research reputation and the city of Hobart itself as the deciding factors, alongside total cost.