Course options
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Hobart
3 years full-time Hobart 
CRICOS 081797J
Connect with the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best marine and Antarctic science researchers.
Engage with the thriving aquaculture industry
Work closely with Tasmania’s thriving sustainable aquaculture industry.
Work placement and industry tours
Take advantage of opportunities for work placement and industry tours with local and international partners..
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
Learn the role of marine plants and animals in marine ecosystems. Offered at a world class specialist research and teaching institute, your classroom can include everything from Tasmania’s giant kelp forests and thriving aquaculture industry to the entire Southern Ocean.
A booming world population is placing significant stress on the Southern Ocean. This major gives you the qualifications to work towards meeting marine resource challenges now and in the future.
Solving complex geopolitical environmental issues requires an understanding of the science at their core. You’ll also learn to communicate with government and inform policy. Take a multidisciplinary approach to learning with topics ranging from Marine Ecology to Law and International Relations.
Study ocean currents, changing temperatures and rising sea levels. You’ll also explore the ocean’s role in the climate system, gaining the skills to work as an oceanographer, climate or weather modeller anywhere in the world.
Sustainability is the future of aquaculture. Designed with industry needs in mind, this major gives you the knowledge and skills to create innovative processes to benefit the industry. Tasmania’s leading aquaculture experts are actively involved in the development and teaching of the course, covering all aspects of the industry.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with honours.
Visit the Marine and Antarctic Postgraduate page for postgraduate study options. These postgraduate courses combine marine science with a focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctic, providing an ideal study experience for a career in marine biology and the fisheries and aquaculture industries.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Associate Degree in Applied Science (Sustainable Aquaculture)
2 years full-time, up to 5 years part-time Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
2 years full-time Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast CRICOS 099493M
Informed by the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best aquaculture and marine science researchers.
Engage with the thriving aquaculture industry
Work closely with Tasmania’s thriving sustainable aquaculture industry.
Work placement for every student
All students conduct a work placement with local businesses during their studies, growing local networks.
Sustainable Aquaculture
Sustainability is the future of aquaculture, and Tasmania’s pristine waters produce some of the best seafood in the world. If you’d love to
work in the booming aquaculture industry, or advance your current career in the sector, this hands-on course is for you.
Developed in response to the growing demand for talent covering all aspects of aquaculture, including salmon, trout, oysters, mussels and abalone. You will cover core topics in core subjects in biology, project management, regulation, and data, and combine that with specialist learning in sustainable aquaculture processes and systems, to provide a foundation of applied science skills and knowledge.
Tasmania’s leading aquaculture experts are actively involved in the development and teaching of the course, covering all aspects of the industry.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Undergraduate Certificate in Antarctic and Climate Science
1 year part time Online
This course may not be available to international students. Please refer to courses to explore more.
Connect with the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best marine and Antarctic science researchers.
Flexible delivery
Offered part time and fully online so you can study anywhere in Australia.
Study with no tuition fees
This course offers a 100% HECS fee waiver to eligible students in 2023
Your introduction to the study of global climate change
The Undergraduate Certificate in Antarctic and Climate Science will introduce you to the study of global climate change, highlighting the challenges facing society due to human impact on our marine and Antarctic environments.
Your studies can literally be the tip of the iceberg in this fascinating area of science, environment and law. You'll discover the values of marine ecosystems and their greatest threats, learn about current climate change impacts on biodiversity and human systems, and understand the effect of southern high-latitude regions on the Earth’s climate, oceans and weather.
Study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing in 2023 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee waiver. HECS fee waivers will be automatically applied on enrolment. Visit the course page for details.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
Careers relating to Marine and Antarctic Science are growing across many industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years^.
21.5%
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2025
7.7%
Environmental
Scientists
Predicted job growth to 2025
15.1%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Predicted job growth to 2025
Applied science careers
Marine resource managers help guide the use of our strained oceans and ecosystems, while the sustainable aquaculture industry is helping to sustainably feed the world. Through applied applications, your passion for marine and Antarctic studies can drive local changes for global benefits.
Studying marine and Antarctic science leads to a variety of hands-on careers including hatchery managers, aquaculture divers, technicians and fisheries management officers.
Research careers
This degree provides a clear pathway for students to undertake postgraduate and PhD study. It can also lead to employment through 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.
^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.
