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University of Newcastle

Newcastle , New South Wales ,Australia

Master of Philosophy (Marine Science)

PhD and research masters
The following research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy degrees are offered by the School of Environmental and Life Sciences:

  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Biological Sciences)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Chemistry)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Earth Sciences)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Environmental Science)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Exercise and Sport Science)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Food Science)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Geology)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Human Geography)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Physical Geography)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Marine Science)
  • PhD and Master of Philosophy (Sustainable Resource Management)

Our research strengths

  • Biological sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Earth sciences
  • Environmental science and management
  • Exercise and sports science
  • Food and human nutrition
  • Geography and environmental studies
  • Marine science
  • Sustainable resource management

Intakes

  • June
  • Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • 3 Years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

SECTION 17 - ADMISSION - REQUIREMENTS  
(1)To be considered for admission to the University, Higher Degree by Research applicants will be required to:

have met the relevant English language proficiency requirements as described in the English Proficiency Policy.
have satisfied the minimum academic requirements described in the relevant Award and Program Schedules;
have met any other additional admission requirements that may be prescribed  by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation);
be a minimum of 16 years of age at 1 March of the year of admission. Applicants under the age of 16 years may apply directly to the Vice-Chancellor for consideration.

(2) The Assistant Dean (Research Training) is authorised to prescribe additional admission requirements when considering an admission to candidature. This may include a requirement for the applicant to undertake an examination(s) or carry out such work as prescribed.

(3) The Assistant Dean (Research Training) is authorised to refuse admission to candidature when appropriate supervision and resources are not available. Whether appropriate supervision and resources are available will be determined by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on recommendation from the School.

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