CONSERVATION AND MARINE SCIENCES
DIPLOMA IN MARINE SCIENCE
Course Aim:
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.
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.
Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
. English Home or First Additional Language (4)
. Mathematics (4)
. Physical Sciences (4)
Further requirements:
At least 50% (4) in any three other subjects except Life Orientation.
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 30 for the mainstream course on APS
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mr K Klaas
+27 21 460 3176
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Mrs F Adams
+27 21 460 3190
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DIPLOMA IN MARINE SCIENCE
Course Aim:
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.
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.
Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
. English Home or First Additional Language (4)
. Mathematics (4)
. Physical Sciences (4)
Further requirements:
At least 50% (4) in any three other subjects except Life Orientation.
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 30 for the mainstream course on APS
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
BIOMATHEMATICS (BMA150S)
R 3,170.00
ECOLOGY 1 (ECL150S)
R 3,760.00
ECOLOGY 2 (ECL160S)
R 3,760.00
MARINE BIOLOGY 1 (MAB150S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE CHEMISTRY 1 (MAC150S)
R 5,790.00
MARINE PHYSICS 1 (MPH150S)
R 4,650.00
MARINE SCIENCE 1 (MAS150S)
R 4,110.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
BIOMATHEMATICS (BMA150S)
R 3,170.00
BIOSTATISTICS (BST160S)
R 3,610.00
ECOLOGY 1 (ECL150S)
R 3,760.00
ECOLOGY 2 (ECL160S)
R 3,760.00
MARINE BIOLOGY 1 (MAB150S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE CHEMISTRY 1 (MAC150S)
R 5,790.00
MARINE PHYSICS 1 (MPH150S)
R 4,650.00
MARINE SCIENCE 1 (MAS150S)
R 4,110.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
COASTAL MANAGEMENT 1 (CSM250S)
R 3,770.00
COASTAL MANAGEMENT 2 (CSM260S)
R 4,110.00
COMPUTER SKILLS 2 (KOR260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE AQUACULTURE 1 (MAQ250S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE BIOLOGY 2 (MAB260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE LAW 1 (MAL260S)
R 3,770.00
MARINE POLLUTION 1 (MAP260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1 (MRS260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE SCIENCE 2 (MAS260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE TECHNOLOGY (MAT260S)
R 4,110.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
COASTAL MANAGEMENT 1 (CSM250S)
R 3,770.00
COASTAL MANAGEMENT 2 (CSM260S)
R 4,110.00
COMPUTER SKILLS 2 (KOR260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE AQUACULTURE 1 (MAQ250S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE BIOLOGY 2 (MAB260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE LAW 1 (MAL260S)
R 3,770.00
MARINE POLLUTION 1 (MAP260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1 (MRS260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE SCIENCE 2 (MAS260S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE TECHNOLOGY (MAT260S)
R 4,110.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES (BUS360S)
R 4,110.00
ECOLOGY 3 (ECL360S)
R 3,980.00
MARINE BIOLOGY 3 (MAB360S)
R 3,980.00
MARINE SCIENCE 3 (MAS360S)
R 3,980.00
MARINE SCIENCE INDUSTRY PRACTICE 1 (MSI360S)
R 4,110.00
Select one of the following electives:
COASTAL MANAGEMENT 3 (CSM360S)
R 3,660.00
MARINE AQUACULTURE 2 (MAQ360S)
R 3,950.00
MARINE LAW 2 (MAL360S)
R 3,660.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES (BUS360S)
R 4,110.00
MARINE SCIENCE INDUSTRY PRACTICE 1 (MSI360S)
R 4,110.00
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mr K Klaas
+27 21 460 3176
Mrs F Adams
+27 21 460 3190
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.