Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours (Specialisation) (K4C)

Note: this degree is part of a 2+2 agreement for international students. Domestic students should look at the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Studies (P3L).

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence at the University of Tasmania. Strategically located at the gateway to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, our research spans key themes: Fisheries and aquaculture, Ecology and biodiversity and, Oceans and cryosphere. With collaborative partners across the globe, we deliver our research to users across governments, industries, institutions and communities. Based on IMAS's activities, the University of Tasmania was ranked fourth globally for Marine and Freshwater Biology and seventh globally for both Fisheries and Oceanography in the 2017 CWUR world university rankings by subject.

This is a four-year course with embedded Honours. Students articulating from OUC will join the course in Year 3 at the University of Tasmania. The initial specialisation to be offered is Physical Oceanography. It will provide students with training in advanced physical oceanography and mathematics, as well as training in scientific research principles and techniques such that graduates have the capacity to conduct physical oceanography research appropriately and with a reasonable degree of autonomy.

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Tasmania is one of the world’s most stunning and fun regions to study in. A truly incredible place, with space to hear yourself think, and a perfect balance between nature and thriving cities. Explore our picturesque waterfront capital city, Hobart, with world-class cafes and restaurants, our pristine wilderness and stunning beaches, and breathe in the cleanest measured air on the planet.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

This degree program is available to students who have completed years 1 and 2 in the Bachelor Science (Marine Science) degree at the Ocean University of China. These students will complete years 3 and 4 requirements as described in the “Course Structure” section above.

Course Specific Requirements

This course does not have any course specific requirements.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

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. The research training provided in the course may lead to positions in government and state research laboratories involved in either the research or the management of the marine
and/or Antarctic environments. The course provides training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, in MSc and PhD programs, including the joint CSIRO-UTAS PhD Program in Quantitative Marine Science (QMS).