Overview 2023
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Note: this degree is part of a 2+2 agreement for international students. Domestic students should look at the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Studies (P3L).
Learning Outcomes
Career outcomes
Physical Oceanography
Course structure
The course structure consists of majors in Physical Oceanography and Mathematics, and a minor in Physics. In Year 4, students will undertake one of two pathways, depending upon their GPA:
- Group Project (for students passing all units in Year 3 and attaining a GPA <5.0)
- Individual Project (for students passing all units in Year 3 and attaining a GPA of ≥5.0)
Physical Oceanography Specialisation
Major 1 - Physical Oceanography
Physical Oceanography
Year 1
KSA101 will provide a background to the science and management of the seas with focus on Antarctic and Southern Ocean. On the completion of this unit, students will demonstrate a knowledge and comprehension of the contemporary issues facing Antarctic, marine…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 |
View all details for KSA101 Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science A
This unit introduces students to the science disciplines underpinning the study of marine and Antarctic environments and the application of science to solve problems in marine and Antarctic disciplines. It provides the foundational skills and knowledge for students in the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
View all details for KSA102 Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B
Year 2
The purpose of the unit is to provide students with an introduction to the ocean, its environments and how they function, including:1.Geological aspects of ocean basins, the seafloor and marine sediments2. Physical processes, including ocean circulation and mixing3. Chemical processes…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
Intermediate units - choice
The physical and living aspects of the global environment interact to produce the extraordinary variety of landscapes, ecosystems and species that occupy this planet. This unit highlights the interplay and conservation of controlling processes so that they continue to maintain…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 |
In Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems you will be introduced to coastal and open ocean ecosystems from the tropics to the poles, covering water-column and benthic communities including reefs and the deep sea. The unit will cover fundamental concepts of marine…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
Year 3
Human induced climate change is arguably the most serious problem currently facing our planet. Detection and attribution of human-induced climate change requires an understanding of the mechanisms of natural climate variability as well as trends in climate. Earth's climate is…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
This unit provides a more advanced course in oceanography, focused on biogeochemical and geological oceanography. It builds on the material presented in KSA205 Introduction to Oceanography. The biogeochemical oceanography part covers mechanisms involved in the carbon cycle and biological pump,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
The goal of the unit is to introduce students to research at sea and provide hands-on exposure to standard methods for the collection and analysis of data in physical, chemical, and biological oceanography and marine mapping. Students will have the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
This unit provides an introduction to the geophysical fluid dynamics governing the ocean circulations with emphasis on the large-scale ocean circulation. The unit will give an overview of the structure and dynamics of the major ocean current systems that contribute…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
Major 2 - Mathematics - Physical Oceanography
Mathematics (Physical Oceanography)
Year 1
The applicability of calculus and linear algebra is so broad that fluency in it is essential for a successful career in a variety of areas including science and engineering. This unit is devoted to the conceptual and logical development of…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 |
This unit is a continuation of KMA152, with emphasis on the application of single-variable calculus and linear algebra to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. The units KMA152 and KMA154 also provide an excellent introduction…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
Introductory units - compulsory
Year 2
This unit is a continuation of KMA152 and KMA154, with emphasis on the application of multivariable calculus and Fourier Series to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. The calculus section of this unit is focussed…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 |
This second-semester unit provides core knowledge in linear algebra and differential equations. The first half of the unit demonstrates the central role linear algebra plays in mathematics by covering the fundamental concepts of vector spaces and the analysis of linear…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
View all details for KMA254 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Year 3
In today's world, the prevalent use of technology and automation have resulted in an explosion in the quantity of data, often referred to as "big data", accumulated by business and by researchers. Data warehouses have been used to set up…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 |
Numerical methods are necessary in science and engineering, because most problems of practical interest are just too difficult to be solved in “closed form”. While many important problems, such as the motion of a mass on a spring etc., have…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
Data Handling and Statistics 3 is the third applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is required in the Statistics and Decision Science major and it provides an extension of the concepts, methods and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
Partial differential equations (PDEs) are arise in many areas of applied mathematics; whenever a problem changes continuously in space and in time as, for example, in fluid flow or a description of the spread of a virus, PDEs are inevitably…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
View all details for KMA354 Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3
Minor - Physics for Oceanography
Physics for Oceanography
Year 1
The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in dynamics, mechanics and special relativity (33 lectures) and electromagnetism (17 lectures), and to appreciate the mathematical framework through which quantitative problems in these areas can be solved. On…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 |
The unit KYA102 Physics 1B is the second semester unit designed for students who intend to proceed with further studies in Physics in later years, or who will be proceeding to other courses for which a strong Physics background is…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
Year 2
Data Handling and Statistics 2 is the second of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is designed to extend students' knowledge of statistical data analysis. It builds on the concepts introduced in…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
The unit KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory is the core unit in physics major for second year, first semester. It is also suitable for students who wish to study physics beyond first year but who do not intend to major…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 |
Additional Requirements
Breadth electives (intermediate)
Breadth - Intermediate level units
This second-year unit Working with Communities will give students in a range of conceptual and practical tools to understand the complex idea of community and skills to work effectively with diverse communities in their professional practice. The focus is on…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Naturally hazardous events do not necessarily result in natural disasters, rather, natural disasters are measured by the impacts of the event on people. This unit will introduce the natural earth systems that create natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Online | Semester 1 |
This unit introduces students to the world of social research. It answers questions about how to produce knowledge through empirical research, and discusses the methods used to solve practical problems. The unit covers a wide range of social research methodologies and approaches,…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for XBR212 Interdisciplinary Social Research
Breadth electives (introductory)
Breadth - Introductory level units
Do you want to make a difference to something in the world you care about? Would you like some time and space to consider, develop and test your approaches in a safe environment, supported by experts in the field? Following…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Online | Semester 1 |
View all details for XBR102 Developing your Creative and Entrepreneurial Potential
The challenge of ensuring adequate and sustainable food production and equitable access to food for a diverse human population in the 21st century is crucial and profoundly complex. This unit helps you contribute to meeting this challenge. The interdisciplinary skills…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
Ever thought of yourself as one in a million?Universities Australia notes that in 2017 Australia has more than one million students enrolled in Universities across the country. That is more than one million potential graduates entering the workforce over the…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for XBR110 Discover your potential: Leadership, Service and Employability
Earth is a lively and dynamic planet that is undergoing rapid changes wrought by the activities of humans. In what ways are these changes impacting on us and other species? Are we precipitating another mass extinction; the 6th major mass…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Online | Semester 2 |
This unit is an elective of the Diploma of Sustainable Living course and explores the interlinked scientific, technical, environmental, economic, social and political factors that have shaped society's energy usage and which will impact on future energy policy and decision…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
Additional Advanced Units (Stream 1 or Stream 2)
Geodesy is the study of the Earth's dynamic shape, size, and gravitational field. Modern space geodetic observations underpin not only our ability to determine precise location on Earth and in orbit, but a broad number of scientific fields that address…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
View all details for KGG307 Geodesy: Observing Our Changing Planet
Stream 1 Group Project
This unit will equip students with skills necessary to join the scientific technical workforce or undertake a research project at the Honours or Masters level. It will include a range of skills such as: scientific communication (writing, presentation, stakeholder engagement…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
View all details for KSA405 Research Methods in Marine and Antarctic Science
Quantitative skills are fundamental to many areas of biology and ecology. With massive increases in the availability of ecological and other kinds ofbiological data, skill in developing models to describe and understand relationships in data and extrapolate beyond existing data,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
The unit is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards marine science. Students will be taught how to work collaboratively in groups and then will prepare a research plan, present an introductory seminar, then conduct a group…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Summer school |
View all details for KSM428 Marine and Antarctic Research Project (Part 1 of 2)
The unit is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards marine science. Students will be taught how to work collaboratively in groups and then will prepare a research plan, present an introductory seminar, then conduct a group…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Summer school |
View all details for KSM429 Marine and Antarctic Research Project (Part 2 of 2)
Stream 2 Individual Research Project
Geodesy is the study of the Earth's dynamic shape, size, and gravitational field. Modern space geodetic observations underpin not only our ability to determine precise location on Earth and in orbit, but a broad number of scientific fields that address…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
View all details for KGG307 Geodesy: Observing Our Changing Planet
This unit will equip students with skills necessary to join the scientific technical workforce or undertake a research project at the Honours or Masters level. It will include a range of skills such as: scientific communication (writing, presentation, stakeholder engagement…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
View all details for KSA405 Research Methods in Marine and Antarctic Science
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards physical oceanography, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan and proposal, and present an introductory seminar, then…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Summer school |
View all details for KSM405 Physical Oceanography Honours (Part 1 of 4)
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards physical oceanography, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan and proposal, and present an introductory seminar, then…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Summer school |
View all details for KSM406 Physical Oceanography Honours (Part 2 of 4)
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards physical oceanography, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan and proposal, and present an introductory seminar, then…
Credit Points: 25
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Summer school |
View all details for KSM407 Physical Oceanography Honours (Part 3 of 4)
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards physical oceanography, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Students will first complete a literature review, prepare a research plan and proposal, and present an introductory seminar, then…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Summer school |
View all details for KSM408 Physical Oceanography Honours (Part 4 of 4)
Entry requirements
For International students
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
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.
General Entry Requirements
This degree program is available to students who have completed years 1 and 2 in the Bachelor Science (Marine Science) degree at the Ocean University of China. These students will complete years 3 and 4 requirements as described in the “Course Structure” section above.
Course Specific Requirements
This course does not have any course specific requirements.
Articulation
Ocean University China
Students who have completed two years of the Ocean University of China Bachelor of Science majoring in Physical Oceanography, and who meet the course English Language requirements, will be permitted to articulate into year three of the UTAS four year BMarAntSc(Hons) (Physical Oceanography) degree with advanced standing for years 1 and 2.
All graduates of the BMarAntSc(PhysOcean) honours degree will be eligible to apply for entry to a research a research higher degree (Masters or PhD) at IMAS.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2023 Total Course Fee (international students): $168,387 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $39,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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