Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours (K4S)

• 1 Be able to locate, evaluate and synthesize published information within a prescribed field of knowledge.
• 2 Be able to understand and identify core concepts and key issues within the marine or Antarctic environment.
• 3 Gain experience of literature research methods and tools, data collection and analysis, and relevant field and/or laboratory techniques.
• 4 Possess sufficient research and/or technical skills to allow them to complete an in-depth research study in a specialized area related to the marine and/or Antarctic environments.
• 5 Be able to communicate research concepts and findings in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals.
• 6 Be capable of writing a research proposal or scientific (natural or social) report/paper to a standard acceptable to a funding body and a peer-reviewed journal.
• 7 Be able to deliver a presentation to a standard required for a meeting of an Australian professional society.
• 8 Have the capacity to develop a coherent argument and defend a position or outcome supported by evidence based on published literature and/or research data.
• 9 Have the ability to plan and conduct a program of research investigating a defined problem or question within constraints imposed by time, money and technical resources.

Unparalleled access to world-leading facilities

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is a world-class centre of excellence for research and education at the University of Tasmania. Located in Southern Tasmania, it is the home to one of the world's largest critical masses of marine and Antarctic researchers.

The IMAS Hobart building provides operational facilities, the Integrated Marine Observing System, the Southern Ocean Observing System, and the Australian Antarctic Partnership Program. It offers five purpose-built and state-of-the-art laboratories, as well as lecture theatre, computer lab, and
flexible learning spaces.

Your learning experience will also benefit from our strong relationships and proximity to international experts and industry-leading facilities including the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), CSIRO, and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

A new, purpose-built, world-class aquaculture and fisheries teaching and research facility is being built in Taroona, located on the banks of the Derwent River just 15 minutes south of Hobart. Expected to open in 2026, the Taroona facilities will feature the latest teaching and research training laboratories
for tropical and temperate species. You'll be able to work and study alongside industry partners and international research leaders.

Catalyst Program and Dean's Summer Research Scholarship

The Catalyst Program is available to high achieving domestic high school leavers studying a STEM course. It combines your Bachelor degree with scholarships, extracurricular experiences, special events, and networking opportunities. As a Catalyst scholarship recipient, you can participate in the Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship (DSRS) three times throughout your degree, with up to $9,000 in scholarships. Non-Catalyst students may also undertake the DSRS with a scholarship payment of $2,000 per experience.

As a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science student, you can take advantage of additional benefits such as access to work-integrated learning opportunities or research projects. Learn more about the Catalyst Program. Learn more about the Catalyst Program.

Become a Student Ambassador

Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Though the Student Ambassador Program or STEM Outreach Team you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.

Study overseas at one of our partner institutions

Our international exchange program offers opportunities to study at universities around the world, and it counts towards your degree. Exchange can allow you to have an affordable educational and cultural experience in a foreign country for a semester, or a full year. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP Loans or scholarship funding to assist with their airfares, accommodation and other expenses.

Tasmania’s thriving aquaculture and marine research sectors offer a rich environment for hands-on learning and professional engagement. As the only university in the state, we provide close access to the industry leaders, researchers, and policy makers who are shaping our island and influencing global marine and Antarctic science. Through our deep connections with businesses, non-government organisations, and research centres, you’ll have opportunities to take part in research projects that offer direct, first-hand experience. These experiences not only enhance your education but also help you build valuable networks for your future career.

Whatever you’re passionate about, we’ll give you a hands-on education and an unforgettable adventure with our work integrated learning opportunities.

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours will have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) at this University or have obtained an equivalent qualification at another approved tertiary institution. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a credit average in the last three semesters (FT equivalent) of undergraduate studies. Candidature is subject to appropriate supervision and project support being available for the thesis topic approved by IMAS and subject to satisfying the prerequisites required for the chosen field of study.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours will have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) at this University or have obtained an equivalent qualification at another approved tertiary institution. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a credit average in the last three semesters (FT equivalent) of undergraduate studies. Candidature is subject to appropriate supervision and project support being available for the thesis topic approved by IMAS and subject to satisfying the prerequisites required for the chosen field of study.

After the successful completion of a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours, students can proceed to a research higher degree (Masters or PhD).

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.