Overview 2020
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It has been replaced by a new state-wide P3L Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science.
This is the only Marine and Antarctic bachelor degree in Australia, located on the edge of one of the world's best natural laboratories, with access to industry-leading facilities at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and internationally recognised experts to help you kick-start your career.
This degree gives you a broad foundation in the study of temperate marine, Antarctic and Southern Ocean science. We also offer in-depth specialist majors that other universities reserve for post graduate study. Your university learning experience goes beyond lectures, labs and tutorials with study trip units that take learning to the Southern Ocean.
You'll have the choice to study one of the following eight streams: Marine Biology, Marine and Antarctic Governance, Physical Oceanography, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, GIS and remote sensing and Modelling and technology. Each stream provides a two majors and an associated minor.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake study at any of our partner institutions across the globe and work with internationally recognised scientific organisations based in Tasmania.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science is offered by IMAS (Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies) and is available at Hobart. The course provides specialist streams for students to pursue in-depth learning in a particular area, paired with broader marine and Antarctic units.
You'll have the choice to study one of the following eight streams: Marine Biology, Marine and Antarctic Governance, Physical Oceanography, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, GIS and remote sensing and Modelling and technology. Each stream provides a two majors and an associated minor.
This course is designed to prepare students for a meaningful scientific career in industry or as a researcher. The skills gained will assist graduates in contributing to world issues such as food security, climate change and marine stewardship.
Students will gain skills in data collection, analysis and presentation to interpret marine processes and patterns. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems, communicate outcomes to a range of audiences and explain the role of marine and Antarctic science in society.
You will graduate with a depth and breadth of knowledge across biology, chemistry, physics, geology, oceanography and mathematics for marine and Antarctic environments.
Many graduates continue into postgraduate study and conduct research in IMAS' key research areas of oceanography and cryosphere, fisheries and aquaculture, ecology and biodiversity, climate change, oceans and Antarctic governance and ocean-earth systems.
Practical experience
Your university learning experience goes beyond lectures, labs and tutorials.
IMAS has strong relationships with international experts and industry-leading facilities including the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO, CCAMLR and Institut Polaire. Students have the opportunity for an industry placement or practical work project with these organisations, including coastal field trips to the Southern Ocean.
Group work, projects and field trips provide extra challenges and opportunities to work alongside world-class academics and researchers.
Overseas Exchange
Our international exchange program lets you take a semester of study at universities around the world, including partner institutions in Sweden, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, UK and the United States. At IMAS we also offer block taught units at universities globally.
Study Abroad Scholarships
The University actively encourages our students to extend their learning opportunities by undertaking international study exchange. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. For more info see the Student Exchange website.
Work placement
Career outcomes
With an annual value to Australia of approximately $40 billion and growing, graduates from the University of Tasmania are highly sought-after in a range of fields including in marine and freshwater research, oceanography, fisheries and climate research, environmental conservation, environmental governance and management and policy.
The skills and knowledge you learn could see you have a real impact on practices, processes and policies on a local, national or worldwide scale.
Our degrees provide graduates with specialised skills and an educational experience centred on ecological sustainability. Once graduated, students are able to contribute to the sustainable management of the marine environment, thereby increasing the total quality of life as described in Australia's National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD).
We have graduates working across the world in a variety of positions and organisations.
Career opportunities (dependent on field of study):
- Scientific Officer
- Antarctic Researcher – Australian Antarctic Division
- Coastal Community Engagement Officer
- Marine Park Manager
- Aquarium Manager
- Fisheries Biologist
- Commercial Diver
- Fish Health Officer
- Conservation Biologist
- Marine Biologist
- Federal or State Government advisor (policy / environment)
- Ice Core Chemist
- Climatologist
- Glaciologist
- Remote Sensing Scientist
- Researcher
- University Lecturer
Overseas Exchange
Our international exchange program lets you take a semester of study at universities around the world, including partner institutions in Sweden, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, UK and the United States. At IMAS we also offer block taught units at universities globally.
Study Abroad Scholarships
The University actively encourages our students to extend their learning opportunities by undertaking international study exchange. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. For more info see the Student Exchange website.
Further Study Opportunities
The specialist streams in this course provide a clear pathway for students who are interested in undertaking postgraduate study in their specialist area. IMAS is the perfect place to undertake further study, with supervisors who are international experts and further pathways to PhDs.
The Antarctic Gateway Partnership between the University of Tasmania, CSIRO and the Australian Antarctic Division employs PhD students, early-career researchers and technicians working with senior scientists at the largest Southern Hemisphere Antarctic and oceans research hub. This research further enhances Tasmania's reputation as a global leader in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science. It provides a gateway for Antarctic research, education, innovation and logistics, and their related careers.
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Scholarships
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability.
IMAS provides a number of Relocation Scholarships to encourage students relocating from interstate, or Tasmanian students who are required to move away from home, to study at IMAS and to assist with relocation expenses.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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