Diploma in Science in Antarctic Studies

University of Canterbury

A Diploma in Science (DipSc) is a great option to learn a variety of scientific skills in a single year. This Diploma allows you to study interesting science courses, upskill in new areas, and gain professional development in your career. Study Involve: Study a wide range of Science subjects, from beginner's to advanced level. This Diploma can be studied full-time in 1 year, or part-time for up to 6 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Science with the ability to transfer your completed courses to that degree. Antarctica is the highest, coldest, and most isolated continent, so vast that it affects climate and ocean currents. Explore its history, biodiversity, and role in the global climate crisis. Study Involve: A wide range of topics like arctic climate, marine ecology, biodiversity, hazards and disaster management. Learn how life - microbes, plants, animals, and humans - thrives in these extreme conditions. Gateway Antarctica, UC’s on-campus research centre, plays a role in international research, engineering in extreme environments, and connections between Antarctica, Aotearoa, and global nations. Learn from the experts.

Faculty of Science