Study Diploma in Marine Sciences at CPUT

Keen to pursue a career in education? Apply to study an Diploma in Marine Sciences at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) next year.

Duration

The minimum duration to study Diploma in Marine Sciences is three years.

Why study Diploma in Marine Sciences at CPUT?

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.

Career 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

Undergraduates

For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.

General admission requirements

Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.

Additional admission requirements

How to Apply

• The closing date for applications is 30 September
• For more information go to: http://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply