OverviewUTAS utilises our unique location and proximity to diverse ecosystems such as Antartica and the Southern to conduct research and teaching that has impact: targeting issues such as Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change. Leading Antarctic Scientists at UTAS and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) research the large-scale interactions of the polar regions with the global environment, as well as providing knowledge to students for the management of the Antarctic environment and its living and non-living resources.
The Bachelor of Antarctic Science focuses on the scientific investigation of the south polar regions and the oceans that surround them. The degree also covers the subantarctic islands, which represent areas of rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity surrounding the Antarctic continent. The course also provides instruction in the political and legal issues that are inherent within the region.
The available majors within the Bachelor of Antarctic Science are: Antarctic Studies (compulsory); second major from Chemistry, Plant Science, Geography & Environmental Studies, Zoology, Geology. Depending on their chosen field, students could specialise in: Atmospheric physics and chemistry, physical, chemical and biological oceanography, satellite remote sensing, glaciology, marine biology, palaeo-climatic reconstruction, climate system modelling, law and public policy, fisheries management and environmental management.
Career outcomes are similar to the Bachelor of Science, but as this course focuses on Antarctic Science, it is particularly suitable for students planning a scientific career and who wish to contribute to the understanding of the Antarctica and its surrounding oceans. Possible employers include the Australian Antarctic Division, which administers Australia’s wide-ranging activities in Antarctic and subantarctic regions and has its headquarters in Hobart; CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research; Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre; oceanographic institutions; other general science-based institutions and industries. Students with a science background will also be able to foster careers in the policy area relating to the Antarctic.
(For research trained degrees, see the Research section.)
This three-year full-time or six-year part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Hobart. Antarctic and Southern Ocean is one of the University's theme areas and it is an area that is unique to the University of Tasmania. The course has two streams - Antarctic Life Science or Antarctic Physical Sciences - allowing for different emphases in specialisation.
(For research trained degrees, see the Research section.)
The Bachelor of Antarctic Science with Honours, offered by the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies (IASOS), continues the general overview of Antarctic and Southern Ocean matters with specialist training in a research topic, generally within physical sciences, biological sciences, law, policy, international relations, environmental management, or polar technology.
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) offered by the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies (IASOS) combines a general overview of Antarctic and Southern Ocean matters with specialist training in a research topic, generally within physical sciences, biological sciences, law, policy, international relations, environmental and resources management, or polar technology. The program can be taken in one year full-time or two years part-time study.
The Master of Antarctic Science is a specialised coursework Masters program (min 1.5 yrs) in polar marine biology. It provides students with advanced instruction and training in emerging approaches and technologies in marine biology. The course is designed to produce expertly trained scientists with international experience and research skills in the area of Antarctic marine science.