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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
Within the context of the marine and Antarctic environments, graduates of the BMarAntSci (PhysOcean) (Hons) will:
- Have a broad and coherent knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of physical oceanography.
- Have the cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise their knowledge of physical oceanography.
- Be able to communicate a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas relevant to physical oceanography.
- Have gained experience of literature research methods and tools, data collection and analysis, and field and/or laboratory techniques relevant to physical oceanography.
- Gained sufficient research and/or technical skills to allow them to complete a research study in physical oceanography.
- Have the ability to plan and conduct a research project investigating a defined problem within the field of physical oceanography.
- Be able to communicate research concepts and findings in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals.
Career outcomes
Physical Oceanography
Professional Recognition
Nil, at present. IMAS may seek accreditation from the Institute for Marine Engineers, Scientists and Technologists in the future.
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)
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science (Specialisation) with Honours
Schedule: Physical Oceanography Specialisation
Physical Oceanography Major
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
View all details for KSA102 Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B
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 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
Mathematics Major
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 | ||||
This unit is a continuation of KMA152, with emphasis on the application of single-variable calculus and linear algebra to problems in the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. The units KMA152 and KMA154 also provide an excellent introduction to…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 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 biologicalsciences, economics, and engineering. The calculus section of this unit is focussed on…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | 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
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 | ||||
Fundamental numerical processes for obtaining approximate but useful solutions to mathematical models. Topics include: errors in computations; solution of linear and non-linear equations arising from problems in the physical and biological sciences, commerce and engineering; approximation of functions; numerical integration…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Data Handling and Statistics 3 is the third of three applied statistics units offered bythe School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). It provides an extension of theconcepts, methods and tools introduced in KMA253. It is a 'hands-on' course in whichthe emphasis…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Introduction to partial differential equations that arise in applied mathematics, physics, biological science, commerce, and engineering. First-order PDEs: the linear wave equation, method of characteristics, traffic flow models, wave breaking, and shocks. Second-order PDEs: Classification of PDEs and characteristic curves;…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for KMA354 Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3
Physics Minor
The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in dynamics, mechanics and special relativity (32 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 | ||||
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 | ||||
The unit KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory is the core physics major course for second year, first semester. It is also suitable for students who wish to study more physics beyond first year but who do not intend to major…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
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 | ||||
Additional Requirements
Additional Advanced Units: Stream 1 Group 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
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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
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for KSA405 Research Methods in Marine and Antarctic Science
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for KSM429 Marine and Antarctic Research Project (Part 2 of 2)
Quantitative skills are fundamental to many areas of biology and ecology. With massive increases in the availability of ecological and other kinds of biological data, skill in developing models to describe and understand relationships in data and extrapolate beyond existing…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Additional Advanced Units: 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | 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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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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
Eligibility
Physical Oceanography
Minimum university entrance requirements plus pre-tertiary studies in Mathematics (MTM415117 or MTS415114, or equivalent) and Physics (PHY415115 or equivalent).
For who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, English language requirements of IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5), or equivalent, is required.
Entry Requirements
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 from
Ocean University China
Articulation to
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
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2022 Total Course Fee (international students): $143,097 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $33,950 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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