Start your future career in Marine Science
Diploma in Marine Science
Applied Sciences FACULTY creating
futures
Are you looking for a career that will offer a perfect balance between your love for the marine environment and flair for science?
Look no further than the Diploma in Marine Science, which is designed to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure you contribute towards sustainable marine and coastal ecosystems. You can expect to gain skills in ecology, marine law, marine biology, marine science and coastal management.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You enjoy science, have strong analytical skills and enjoy the outdoors and marine life
District Six Campus
Three years, full-time (Mainstream)
Four years, full-time (Extended Curriculum Programme)
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (4) or Technical Maths (5)
• Physical Sciences (4)
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 with Mathematics; or 31 with Technical Maths on the APS for the mainstream. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP): 28 with Mathematics; or 29 with Technical Maths.
Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Subject to space, students may be admitted to the ECP with a score of 45% or above in either Mathematics or Physical Sciences, if they scored 50% or above in the other.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR FUTURE
SELF Future studies
Advanced Diploma in Marine Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science
Master of Marine Science
Future
industries
Self-employment
Government agencies
Private corporations
Aquaculture facilities
Research institutions
National parks
Marine and coastal research
Non-profit organisations
Ocean science and technology
Operational oceanography
Environmental education
Marine Conservation (resource management, marine environmental management, coastal zone management)
Future career
Marine Science graduates can pursue technical careers in climate change, marine aquaculture, oceanography, environmental (marine and coastal) management, fisheries management, marine ecotourism, estuarine management, environmental education, marine pollution control, and marine conservation.
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.