理学研究生文凭（PGDipSci）是一个为期一年的课程，以本科科学学位为基础。该文凭包括论文和研究主题，可以全日制或兼读制。它仅通过论文提供进入理学硕士（MSc）学位的机会。在大学本科阶段，通过生态学学士学位和海洋科学副学士学位，海洋学学士学位和水产养殖与渔业学士学位课程提供海洋科学主题。所有这三个领域的未成年人均可获得许多学士学位。
Stretching over 30 of latitude, New Zealand's coastline is more than 15,000km long, and its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is one of the largest in the world. And yet our understanding of our own big blue backyard, and our impact on it, is extremely limited. The physical and biological processes that power the Earth system unite in the ocean, determining Earth's climate, supporting life and sparking our curiosity. Whether it's finding new species, protecting sensitive habitats or solving our climate change problems, the University of Otago is uniquely placed to study these interlinked processes, and their effects on our lives. Understanding our ocean planet is essential for meeting the challenges of our collective future.<br>The world is waking up to just how important the marine environment is to the survival of our planet. And when your office extends to the seashore and beyond, every day is a new challenge. A qualification in Marine Science from the University of Otago is internationally recognised, and its multidisciplinary nature opens up an ocean of opportunities.