Program Overview

Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours (Specialisation)

The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours (Specialisation) is a four-year course with embedded Honours, providing students with training in advanced physical oceanography and mathematics, as well as training in scientific research principles and techniques.

Overview

This course is available to study only on a full-time basis, with a minimum duration of 4 years and a maximum of 9 years. The course is located in Hobart, with semesters 1 and 2 available for study.

Entry Requirements

• International students must meet the minimum English Language Requirements, with an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 and no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50 with no score lower than 42.
• Students who have completed two years of the Ocean University of China Bachelor of Science majoring in Physical Oceanography, and who meet the course English Language requirements, will be permitted to articulate into year three of the UTAS four-year BMarAntSc(Hons) (Physical Oceanography) degree with advanced standing for years 1 and 2.

Course Structure

The course structure consists of:

• Major 1: Physical Oceanography
• Major 2: Mathematics - Physical Oceanography
• Minor: Physics for Oceanography
• Four elective units (2 breadth and 2 student electives) undertaken in Years 1 and 2
• In Year 4, students will undertake one of two pathways, depending upon their GPA:
  • Group Project (for students passing all units in Year 3 and attaining a GPA <5.0)
  • Individual Project (for students passing all units in Year 3 and attaining a GPA of 5.0)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Have a broad and coherent knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of physical oceanography.
2. Have the cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise their knowledge of physical oceanography.
3. Be able to communicate a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas relevant to physical oceanography.
4. Have gained experience of literature research methods and tools, data collection and analysis, and field and/or laboratory techniques relevant to physical oceanography.
5. Gained sufficient research and/or technical skills to allow them to complete a research study in physical oceanography.
6. Have the ability to plan and conduct a research project investigating a defined problem within the field of physical oceanography.
7. Be able to communicate research concepts and findings in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals.

Career Outcomes

Successful completion of this course will lead to career opportunities in marine and Antarctic science, especially in the focused discipline areas of physical oceanography and/or climate science.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic students: This is a full-fee course, with tuition fees depending on specific unit enrolment and subject to annual increases.
• International students: The 2026 total tuition fee is $204,515 AUD, with the Student Services and Amenities Fee incorporated in the annual rate.
• Scholarships: Information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania can be found on the scholarships website.