Depending on your previous academic training and the requirements of the project, you receive formal instruction through taught modules in important areas such as laboratory safety and sea survival. Visit the programme website for more information
You'll be part of our research community of:
- 30 research students
- 10-20 MSc students
- six to 10 post-doctoral scientists
- six technicians
- 13 full-time academic staff
This provides you with abundant opportunities to progress your scientific career in any sector. Our research students have been successful at finding work across industry, academia, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Antifouling and ballast water treatment
- Bacterial bioactive products
- Bioenergy
- Ecology
- Modelling, Evidence and Policy
Check out the full curriculum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 60,761 AUD / year (≈ 31,900 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067-1,888 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
