Overview 2020
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Course objectives
The course aims to provide:
- advanced training in the major area of the student's pass degree,
- opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, eg MSc and PhD programs and employment in research organisations, and
- in-depth knowledge in a single area of science.
Career outcomes
Honours graduates are highly competitive for professional careers in their area of specialisation. Employment opportunities also exist in more general areas as detailed in the following discipline entries:
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology/Immunology
- Plant Science
- Physics
- Psychology
- Zoology
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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- Domestic
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