Bachelor of Antarctic Science
(73P)
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Duration:
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3 years |
Location:
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Hobart
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Study Areas
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Studies of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is an area that is unique to the University of Tasmania. UTAS has a large Antarctic research community and annually enrols large numbers of higher degree students in this area. This unique course provides students with knowledge, competencies, skills and awareness of a variety of subjects linked together by the common theme of Antarctic studies
Students may choose one of the following two streams:
- Antarctic Life Science
- Antarctic Physical Sciences
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Special Requirements
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Students are encouraged to study two or more subjects from the following MSP5C Mathematics Specialised 5C, MME5C Mathematics Methods 5C, MAP5C Mathematics Applied 5C, IT862 Computer Science 5C, CHM5C Chemistry 5C, GG833 Geography 5C, EVS5C Environmental Science 5C, PHY5C Physics 5C, BIO5C Biology 5C, PSC5C Physical Sciences 5C.
Subject prerequisites apply within the degree to first-year units in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
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Further study options
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Honours, Masters, PhD
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Career opportunities
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This course specifically aims to prepare students for employment in either scientific or policy-related areas. Students will also be well prepared to continue their studies into an Honours-level program with the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies and onwards to a research higher degree.
The career outcomes for this course are similar to the Bachelor of Science, but as this course focuses on Antarctic Studies, it is particularly suitable for students planning a scientific career and who wish to contribute to the understanding of the Antarctica and its surrounding oceans. Graduates have career opportunities in organisations with a particular focus on the Antarctic, such as the Australian Antartic Division and CSIRO Marine Research. Specific opportunities may include roles that support Australian Antarctic scientific research programs, such as:
- Meteorological technician
- Biologists- marine, plant and microbiology
- Geologist
- Glaciologist
- Physicist
- Antarctic administration and policy
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Further Information
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