Turn your love of the sea and the marine environment into an exciting career.
Take the first step towards a career in aquatic tourism, commercial diving, marine research and conservation, fishing and aquaculture. Past graduates have found work in regional and district councils, government departments, private companies in fishing, aquaculture, marine tourism, and in the scuba and dive industry. Others have gone on to teacher training.
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Are you dreaming of a career as an aquatic or marine research scientist? Maybe an environmental consultant or a researcher? Take the first steps toward the dream with this action-packed two year course. You'll study marine biology, coastal botany, fisheries management, conservation, ecology, marine surveying, coastal management, reporting and more. Get all the information about this programme
If you already have a relevant university or polytechnic degree but need specialist skills and knowledge to work in a marine environment, come and learn from our highly qualified and experienced tutors.On successful completion of the course your career opportunities include research technician or scientist, conservation officer and work with iwi fishing companies.
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Want a Bachelor of Science but don't want to leave Tauranga? You're in luck! If you've got your Diploma in Environmental Management or Marine Studies (both level 6) you can enjoy this final year of study towards your bachelor degree right here in Tauranga. Get all the information about this programme
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