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The Science Catalyst Program gives you a world-class science education including hands-on research experience and an enriching overseas study exchange.

In addition to a deep understanding of a scientific discipline of your choice (or two if you choose to study two majors), you will learn core knowledge and skills in research and analysis, data handling, entrepreneurship, and professional soft skills such as time and project management, team work skills, and preparing and presenting reports. This core knowledge is designed so that no matter what scientific discipline you focus on, you will be able to apply your skills and knowledge across a range of industries around the world.

The program is also focused on delivering genuine practical experience, with options for field trips, research projects, industry engagement, work integrated learning, and international study opportunities included a core component of your studies. You will be able to apply the scientific method through a range of disciplines, identify problems, gather evidence, and form and communicate your conclusions based on research and experience.

The Bachelor of Science with Honours is one of the most sought after degrees by employers. Combined with the wealth of extra opportunities offered by the Science Catalyst Program and you graduate truly prepared to hit the ground running and shape the world.

The Science Catalyst Program is built with practical experience in mind. Field trips, research projects, specialist facilities and laboratories, work integrated learning, industry experience, international travel, and more. When you study with us, your learning experience extends well beyond the classroom.

Immerse yourself in our globally unique facilities

The University of Tasmania is the only University in the world to directly control a continental-scale array of world-class radio telescopes. Our researchers, your lecturers, use these in both national and international collaborations including with SpaceX and NASA. Depending on your area of study, even as an undergraduate you can have direct access as part of your studies, literally driving them yourself as you test theories and explore the Universe.

Practical experience through specialist laboratories

Several specialist labs operate on-campus that have direct links to industry, delivering real-world practical experience and networking opportunities. The Molecular Genetics Laboratory has contributed to a range of projects in conjunction with CRC Forestry, Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute, Australian Antarctic Division, Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies, and CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research.

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 have 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.

Summer Research Project

Regardless if you choose to pursue a career in research, the Summer Research Project is a great way to set yourself apart for your future career. You conduct a six to eight week research program on a topic of your choice during the summer, typically between your second and third year, and to help we give you a guaranteed $3,000 to assist with costs!

You have the advantage of working in some of Australia's best facilities, with access to leading researchers in whatever field of study you're interested in. This may become a pre-cursor to an honours year, or a great experience to add to your CV, either way it's putting you ahead when it comes to starting your career

Our world class research is your educational advantage

Our teaching staff bring their cutting-edge, globally connected research to your laboratories and classrooms. You benefit from their amazing work, as our well above world-class* research rankings in analytical and inorganic chemistry, geology, ecology, plant biology, zoology, agriculture, horticulture, clinical sciences, human movement and sport science and neurosciences help deliver you a cutting edge science education.

When you study with us, you’re learning from some of the best in the world. People who are helping solve global health problems and locating missing star clusters, in the same environment where they conduct their world-class research.

As a Science Catalyst Student you’ll receive exclusive invitations to research seminars, meet-and-greets with academics and visiting lecturers, and informal social gatherings. As part of the program, we provide you the opportunity to deeply explore a wide range of scientific disciplines, meet amazing people, and build professional and social networks that will benefit you for years to come.

*2015 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA)

Tasmania is literally a living laboratory

The University of Tasmania has with six diverse ecosystems all within 30 minutes of the Sandy Bay campus, and the world’s second largest temperate rainforest only an hour away. We’re the gateway to Antarctica and, as the birthplace of the green movement, celebrate our biodiversity and environmental sustainability. 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!