P3L Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

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Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 3 Years
Entry requirements

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"I would 100% recommend studying at IMAS. It provides an excellent basis for making connections within the scientific community, the facilities are amazing, and the research and volunteer opportunities are unmatched!”

Kat Stuart
Marine and Antarctic Science student

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your semester 2 studies online in 2020. However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.

Our Marine and Antarctic Science degree is the only one of its kind in Australia and is offered at one of the best places in the world for temperate marine studies. It gives you the skills and knowledge for a career in the exciting, growing and globally critical marine, fisheries, aquaculture, and Antarctic sectors.

If you enjoy the natural and physical sciences, you can combine your passion for science with a love of the outdoors and adventure. This could be by pursuing a career in research, or in a more applied way through the sustainable aquaculture industry. For those interested in politics and policy, the world needs experts who understand the complexities of our marine environments to help set marine and Antarctic governance, working with countries, governments and private business all over the world towards common, sustainable goals.

The survival of humanity is linked to the health of coasts and oceans. It’s no understatement to say that those who study and work in this sector are directly contributing to the future of humanity, and the survival of our natural world.

For all our study options, you can be working with countries, governments and private business all over the world to realise common, sustainable development outcomes. No matter your passion, you will learn at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), our world-class centre of excellence for marine and Antarctic research and education.

Course objectives

In this degree you can choose your specialty: follow a research-oriented path at our Hobart campus, or focus on the more applied sciences and aquaculture in Launceston. We have five specialisations that cross the spectrum of these disciplines, which means that there really are options for everyone.

Choose from one of the following specialisations:

Marine and Antarctic Governance (Hobart)
Marine Biology (Hobart)
Marine Resource Management (Launceston)
Physical Oceanography (Hobart)
Sustainable Aquaculture (Launceston)

All our study options provide specialised skills and an educational experience centred on ecological sustainability. Overall, this degree prepares students for meaningful scientific careers in industry, or as researchers. The skills gained can lead toward contributing to world issues such as food security, climate change, and marine stewardship.

You 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.

We are pleased to offer industry-leading facilities at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the chance to study alongside internationally recognised experts. You will also have the chance to undertake study at any of our partner institutions across the globe, and work with a broad range of world-leading scientific organisations that have chosen to base themselves in Tasmania.

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.

Learning outcomes

Course‐level Learning Outcomes at years 1–3 and in year 4 are based upon the national Threshold Learning Outcomes in Science, which have been modified for the BMarAntSc, have been externally mapped to the AQF descriptors.

Years 1-3: AQF Bachelor Degree – Level 7

On completion of the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science, graduates will be able to:

Solve problems in marine and/or Antarctic disciplines through applying the methods of science.
Evaluate complex issues in marine and/or Antarctic science through applying appropriate interdisciplinary approaches, reflective practise and critical thinking.
Evaluate and synthesise published information from a range of sources, including practitioners, to identify key issues in marine and/or Antarctic Science.
Plan a focussed research investigation utilising appropriate practical and/or theoretical techniques relevant to the discipline.
Collect, record and analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data to solve discipline-specific problems.
Demonstrate effective communication of marine and Antarctic science concepts, results and/or commercially relevant information - in written and oral forms.
Translate diverse forms of knowledge to provide relevant information for stakeholders engaged in policy and/or management of the marine and/or Antarctic environment.
Demonstrate independent, ethical, legal, responsible and safe work practises that are appropriate for working in the discipline.

Practical experience

Your university learning experience goes well beyond lectures, labs and tutorials with study opportunities that take your learning into Tasmania’s thriving aquaculture industry, and nature’s classroom right on our doorstep: the Southern Ocean.

Group work, projects and field trips provide extra challenges, and you have significant opportunities to engage with industry, and work alongside world-class researchers.

Your learning experiences also benefit from our strong relationships and proximity to international experts and industry-leading facilities including the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO, and CCAMLR. You will have the opportunity to pursue work experience and research projects with these organisations, including field trips to coastal sites around Tasmania.

Immerse yourself in our living laboratory

Tasmania has six diverse ecosystems all within 30 minutes of the Hobart IMAS campus. We’re gateway to Antarctica and, as the birthplace of Australia's green movement, celebrate our biodiversity and environmental sustainability in everything we do. Your proximity to a wide range of pristine, diverse environments, and the researchers who travel from around the world to work in them, give you unparalleled practical field experience while you study, plus it makes Tasmania an amazing place to live.

Overseas Study Exchange

Never mind a gap year when you can study for a semester overseas, have it count towards your degree, and receive a guaranteed scholarship to do it! The University of Tasmania has over 100 English-speaking partner institutions across 30 countries, and for the exchange will help you find a location that specialised in your area of interest. The exchange is typically undertaken in your second year, and you'll be fully supported by our dedicated Student Mobility team all the way.

Find out more by visiting the Student Mobility website.

Work placement

Tasmania has thriving aquaculture and marine research sectors for you to engage with and learn from while you study, with work placement and experience opportunities are available for all study options.

We offer opportunities for placements and research projects within businesses, non-government organisations, and research centres. Our deep connections across these vast industries connect you with best-practice businesses that are exporting to the world, globally connected policy setters, and research centres undertaking world-leading study. This provides both direct, first-hand educational experiences as well as the opportunity to build valuable networks to build towards your future career.

If you choose the Sustainable Aquaculture specialisation you will engage directly with industry through a work placement unit. This unit is designed to develop aquaculture, fisheries, coastal management and marine conservation skills, and gain appreciation of the work environment.

Career outcomes

"My University of Tasmania qualification was essential for gaining my career as a Feed Trials Technician at Huon Aquaculture.
This degree required several weeks of work placement which resulted in gaining employment in my current role shortly after graduation."

Andy Hilliard
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science graduate

Studying Marine and Antarctic Science opens you up to a range of exciting career options across a whole range of marine-oriented sectors. Marine biologists research, dive and explore, while oceanographers utilise maths, physics and big data to track sea-level rise, and understand the ocean’s role in climate change.

Research careers

This degree provides a clear pathway for students to undertake postgraduate and PhD study and can lead to employment with local industry connections. The Australian Antarctic Program Partnership between the University of Tasmania, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Antarctic Division employs PhD students, early-career researchers and technicians working with senior scientists.

With the highest concentration of marine and Antarctic scientists in the southern hemisphere, Tasmania is an ideal location to launch your career.

Applied science careers

Marine resource managers help guide the use of ever-strained oceans and ecosystems, while the sustainable aquaculture industry is exporting both product and best-practice to help sustainably feed the world. Through applied applications, your passion for marine and Antarctic studies can drive local changes for global benefits.

Professional Recognition

Graduates with Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science can apply to become a Professional Member of the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA).

Course structure

The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science normally takes three years to finish and requires the successful completion of 24 units. The five specialisations that are available are:

Marine and Antarctic Governance (Hobart)

Solving complex geopolitical environmental issues requires an understanding of the science at the core of issues and communicating this information to government in a compelling way to inform policy. Take a multidisciplinary approach to learning with topics available ranging from Marine Ecology to International Relations.

Marine Biology (Hobart)

The study of marine plants and animals is a field that can provide a lifetime of rich and rewarding experiences around the globe. Careers in this area include working as a marine biologist anywhere in the world.

Marine Resource Management (Launceston)

With a booming world population, the stress on an already strained environment and its natural resources is being felt particularly strongly in the Southern Oceans. This major gives you the qualifications to create a career in this globally significant field as you work towards meeting challenges now and in the future.

Physical Oceanography (Hobart)

The study of ocean currents, changing ocean temperatures and sea-level and the ocean’s role in the climate system can provide a lifetime of rich and rewarding experiences around the globe. This major gives you the skills and knowledge to work as an oceanographer anywhere in the world.

Sustainable Aquaculture (Launceston)

Sustainability is the key to the future of the aquaculture industry. Designed with industry needs in mind, gain knowledge and skills to create innovative processes that provide sustainable environmental, economic, and community benefits to, and from, the aquaculture industry.

Select a specialisation from the following:

Marine Biology Specialisation

The Marine Biology specialisation consists of two majors (16 units), a choice of minor (4 units) plus 2 student elective units, 1 breadth unit and the unit JFA207.

Marine Biology Major

Year 1

KZA161

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2

Specialisation	Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Marine and Antarctic Governance (Hobart)	Nil
Marine Biology (Hobart)	Chemistry and General Mathematics
Marine Resource Management (Launceston)	Nil
Physical Oceanography (Hobart)	Mathematics Methods and Physics
Sustainable Aquaculture (Launceston)	Nil

Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science (P3L)

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements

Duration

Duration

Location

Entry Requirements

Duration

Location

Immerse yourself in our living laboratory

Overseas Study Exchange

Career outcomes

Research careers

Applied science careers

Professional Recognition

Course structure

Marine and Antarctic Governance (Hobart)

Marine Biology (Hobart)

Marine Resource Management (Launceston)

Physical Oceanography (Hobart)

Sustainable Aquaculture (Launceston)

Select a specialisation from the following:

Biology of Animals

Ecology

Population and Community Ecology

Functional Biology of Animals

Genetics and Evolution

Aquatic Botany

Quantitative Methods in Biology

Birds and Mammals of the Southern Ocean

Marine Research Project

Modelling Biological Data

Marine Protected Area Management

Biodiversity Conservation

Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology

Applied Genetics and Biotechnology

Marine Science Study Abroad

Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science A

Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B

Marine Resource Management and Conservation

Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems

One Ocean

Marine Ecology

Our Changing Climate

Antarctic Ecology

Programming Fundamentals

Introduction to Data Science

Secure Web Programming

Data Networks and Security

Software Design and Development

Chemistry 1A Hobart

Chemistry 1B Hobart

Introduction to Oceanography

Catchment and Coastal Geomorphology

Environmental Chemistry

Microbiology (Marine)

Remote Sensing: Introduction

GIS: Introduction

GIS: Spatial Analysis

Remote Sensing: Image Analysis

Understanding Earth Systems

Earth Resources, Environments and Evolution

Earth's Materials and Interior

Marine Geosciences

Physics 1A

Physics 1B

Waves and Kinetic Theory

Data Handling and Statistics 2

Data Analysis and Presentation

Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science A

Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B

Introduction to Law

Legal Systems

Introduction to Politics and Policy

Introduction to International Relations

Marine Resource Management and Conservation

Data Analysis and Presentation

Foundations of Public Law

Marine Resource Economics

Marine and Antarctic Ecosystems