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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,146 AUD (2027)
Duration
Minimum 3 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2
Eligibility
Domestic students:
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the University’s admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for more advice on the application process and the available pathways to enrol and study at the University of Tasmania.
Schools Recommendation Program
Australian year 12 students can apply for this course via our Schools Recommendation Program. Rather than an ATAR, your application is based on a recommendation by your school teachers. This can factor in your year 11 results, an assessment of your capabilities, and other considerations.
Through the program, you can receive and accept an offer prior to completing year 12. You will still need to finish your year 12 studies – including any exams – to commence your studies. In addition, some majors within this course require you to pass specific pre-requisite subjects in Year 12 (or equivalent), see below for details.
If you don’t receive an offer for this course through the Schools Recommendation Program, you will be re-assessed for a higher preference offer once your ATAR is released.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers are made based on the number of places available. This course has a Guaranteed ATAR of 65.
In 2026, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 65.8. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian university).
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and/or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
Subject Prerequisites
Note, some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
Major Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Chemistry Chemistry
Molecular Bioscience Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Mathematics Mathematics Methods
Statistics and Decision Science General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods
Physics Physics and Mathematics Methods
Food Innovation and Safety Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Microbiology Chemistry (recommended but not required)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you need assistance to meet the prerequisites, we offer foundation units that you can complete before you start your course.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
We believe university education should be an option for everyone, no matter your background. If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition, or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration if we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the University admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
The below information is for double degrees that have specific entry requirements due to this course being combined with a postgraduate degree. To read more about all the double degree options for this course, please visit the double degree webpage.
Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching (Double Degree)
General entry requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Science, with the following additional requirements:
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.
Students must attempt the LANTITE in their first year of Masters-level study and are required to successfully complete the LANTITE prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience Placement.
Progression to Master of Teaching
To progress into the Master of Teaching component of the course you must attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above (Credit average) in the first 100 credit points of undergraduate study in the Bachelor of Science.
If you do not meet this GPA requirement you will be able to remain in the Bachelor of Science and complete the single degree. On completion of the Bachelor of Science you may apply to return and complete the Master of Teaching.
Course Participation Requirements
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
International students:
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
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher
Course Specific Requirements
Note, some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
Major Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Chemistry Chemistry
Molecular Bioscience (formerly Biochemistry) Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Mathematics Mathematics Methods
Statistics and Decision Science General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods
Physics Physics and Mathematics Methods
Food Innovation and Safety Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Microbiology Chemistry (recommended but not required)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you need assistance to meet the prerequisites, we offer foundation units that you can complete before you start your course.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
Alternative entry pathways:
If you haven't completed the required pre-requisite unit(s), we offer foundation units to help you bridge the gap. Many run in spring and summer school so you can meet a prerequisite and not delay the start of your Bachelor level studies. HECS scholarships may also be available for domestic students.
If you aren’t eligible for an offer to this course, you should consider enrolment in the Diploma of University Studies (Science Specialisation) or the University Preparation Program.
Diploma of University Studies
University Preparation Program
In all cases, contact us to discuss an option best suited to your needs.
Career & Study Pathways
The modern economy relies heavily on skilled individuals in the fields of science, engineering and technology. As a result, a science degree is one of the most sought-after degrees at university and among the most respected by employers.
The Bachelor of Science is one of the most flexible degrees at the University of Tasmania, giving you opportunities to focus on one area of study, or select several areas across both scientific and non-scientific disciplines. As a result, your career options are many and varied.
If you're not sure where your degree might take you, don't worry! Many students start studying a science degree by following a passion, not knowing exactly where they will end up. During your studies, you will meet other students, academics and visiting lecturers, all of whom may spark an idea of where your particular science degree could take you.
Course Content
Chemistry Essentials for the Modern Scientist
Chemistry is often called the central science. Advancements in chemistry have been used to unlock the mysteries of proteins and DNA, create new therapeutic treatments and modern materials, revolutionised information technology and feed the world through agriculture. We apply chemistry…
Principles of Chemistry
This unit, together with KRA113 (Chemistry Essentials for the Modern Scientist) offered in Semester 1, serves as a prerequisite for students intending to major in Chemistry and for those wishing to enrol in second-year chemistry units. Building on the foundations…
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
This unit builds on first year chemistry and consolidates this theoretical and practical framework. It is one of two 200 level units essential for students who intend to major in chemistry, or who are majoring in disciplines that interface with…
Physical and Analytical Chemistry
This unit builds on KRA113/114 or KRA101/102, and consolidates the theoretical and practical framework required by students who intend to major in chemistry or who need additional chemistry to support their studies in other science areas. The Physical Chemistry component…
Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
This unit extends the basic understanding of organic chemistry and chemical reactivity from level 200 units and introduces more advanced chemical reactions and the concept of rational synthetic design. It is one of four 300 level units essential for students who intend to major in chemistry. The unit highlights the key reactions in the synthesis of biological molecules and provides and…
Catalysis and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
This unit builds upon the basic understanding of inorganic chemistry from level 200 and introduces more advanced topics. Our particular focus on the application to the study of advanced inorganic topics including catalysis and sustainable reaction processes. The topics will…
Structure and Materials
This unit builds on a range of chemical concepts and techniques introduced in 200 level units that are widely used by modern scientists that are not restricted to the chemical sciences; including earth sciences, environmental studies, industrial chemistry, and physical,…
Advanced Analytical Techniques
Analytical Chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the identification of compounds and mixtures (qualitative analysis) or the determination of the proportions of the constituents (quantitative analysis). It is important for ensuring the safety of our food and…
Planet Earth
Planet Earth has been shaped over 4.5 billion years by ever-changing dynamic processes. These processes can help us to understand how the Earth formed, has evolved, and will continue to change, from its deep internal structure to its more familiar…
Earth Evolution
The unit provides a broad understanding of the dynamic processes that are active at and near the surface of the Earth and is suitable for general science and arts students with an interest in the geological sciences. KEA102 is a…
Earth's Surface
This unit explores dynamic processes shaping the Earth’s outer layer, focusing on rocks, sediments, and groundwater systems. Through lectures and hands-on field excursions across eastern Tasmania, you'll investigate processes that occur at the Earth’s surface. This includes examining the volcanic…
Deep Earth
This unit develops your understanding of the geological processes that shape the Earth, and the tools and approaches used to map and interpret the geology of the Earth’s crust and mantle. It is delivered in intensive block mode over three…
Sedimentology, Volcanology and Tectonics
This unit comprises a six-day field trip, lectures and practical classes on sedimentology, volcanology and tectonics. Comprehensive overviews of (i) sedimentary and volcanic processes and products and (ii) compressional, extensional and transcurrent tectonic settings are related to current interpretations of…
Economic Geology
Human society is highly dependent on the use of a wide range natural resources including metals. But how do Earth systems concentrate widely dispersed metals into deposits that can be economically mined? This unit explains how a wide variety of…
Mineral Exploration
Exploration for mineral resources is vital for meeting the demands of society, industry, and technology. The pursuit of these resources drives innovation, economic growth, and sustainability. This unit draws on the expertise of scientists from the Discipline of Earth Sciences…
Environmental Geology
This unit has a strong focus on sustainability, social license, and environmental management related to natural resources; addressing themes such as i) the environmental impacts of mining and associated management challenges; ii) the mineralogical controls on the mobility of metal(loid)s…
Ecology
This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of fundamental concepts in ecology focusing on the ways in which organisms interact with their environment. It will explore this organism-environment interaction at different levels of biological organisation – from individuals…
Biology of Plants
Biology of Plants is a 1st year core unit for students specialising in plant science, agricultural science, and marine science. In Biology of Plants we introduce you to the origin, diversity, structure and internal processes of plants. In lectures and…
Biology of Animals
KZA161 Biology of Animals introduces you to the scientific study of animals. In this unit you will investigate animal diversity by exploring the evolutionary paths through increasing body complexity, with an emphasis on Australian examples. You will consider the structural and…
Population and Community Ecology
This core unit provides a broad training in fundamental aspects of population and community ecology and (with other core units in the School of Biological Sciences) forms an essential basis for specialist studies at third year level. This unit focuses…
Plants in Action
Plants in Action is a core unit for BSc students interested in botany (plant science) and is a valuable component of other biology-related degrees. The unit explores the interaction of plants with the environment at the organism, organ, tissue, and…
Functional Biology of Animals
KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals is required in the Zoology major and provides a broad training in fundamental aspects of Zoology. With KPZ211, the unit forms an essential basis for specialist studies in Zoology at level 3 the advanced level.…
Tasmanian Field Ecology
In this unit, you will experience the major natural ecological communities in Tasmania and the key processes shaping them. You will be introduced to the diversity of organisms found in environments from near sea level moorlands to exposed alpine heaths,…
Ecology of Ecosystems
This unit is all about the study of how ecosystems function, which gives it great relevance from scientific and management perspectives. We will examine the processes that operate in terrestrial and aquatic communities and ecosystems from both a theoretical and…
Biodiversity Conservation
This unit is about the application of biological principles and ecological science to the problems of conserving the diversity of animals and plants in ecosystems undergoing rapid change. You will gain an understanding of: current threats to biodiversity; tools and…
Scientific Methods in Biology
Biologists collect and reason with a wide range of data and information. This unit introduces the key processes needed to design, collect and analyse biological data, and develops the different ways in which data is converted to information and how…
Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market
Over two thirds of Australia's agricultural commodities are exported each year. This unit provides an understanding of historical developments, current status and future opportunities and challenges of the dominant agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia. Key factors involved…
Introduction to Chemistry
This unit covers introductory chemistry for students with no previous knowledge of chemistry. This unit explores the basic chemical concepts with a particular focus on bonding and structure as well as applying theories of chemical reactions and equilibria to perform…
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms- how they work and their role in our world and can tell us much about the origin and history of life. Microorganisms drive essential nutrient and chemical cycles that support life, cause infectious diseases…
Fermented Food and Beverages
Tasmania has a growing reputation as a gourmet paradise, with high quality primary products and a growing fermented food and drink industry. In this unit, students will learn about the full production life cycle for fermented food and drink, from…
Advanced Food Safety Management
Traditional approaches to food safety assurance are failing to keep up with the modern food industry. In response, and to harmonise international trade in food, food safety management is moving to a "risk-based approach that relies strongly on synthesis of…
Food Microbiology
This unit considers explores the roles of microorganisms in the production, deterioration and safety of foods, with a strong focus on ecological and physiological perspectives. It examines how key environmental factors such as temperature, water activity and pH affect microbial…
Developing Innovative Food Products
With the rise of more varied and specialised diets, consumers are seeking novel and nutritious value-added food products. This unit examines how new food products are created and developed, and explores the role of science in determining the optimal properties…
Food Composition and Analysis
This unit examines the composition of foods and food components change during processing, storage and ageing. Students explore the chemical nature and variability of major food constituents (water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals) and critically evaluate the methods used…
Global Geographies of Change
KGA171 Global Geographies of Change introduces you to how geography helps us understand today’s world. The unit explores key issues such as climate change, natural hazards, vulnerability, sustainability, population, development, and territory. You will learn how people and environments interact,…
Nature, People, Place
This introductory unit develops your knowledge of how people depend on nature, and how increasingly the conservation of nature depends on people. We will explore these relationships through a values lens: how nature is important for its own sake, how natural…
Earth, Climate and Life
The physical and living aspects of the global environment interact to produce the extraordinary variety of landscapes, ecosystems and species that occupy this planet. This unit highlights the interplay and conservation of controlling processes so that they continue to maintain…
Natural Environment Field Techniques
A field-based unit taught in one of Tasmania’s distinctive natural environments. Students who successfully undertake this unit will develop a wide variety of skills in environmental data recording in the context of a project designed both to increase knowledge of…
Environmental Management
Society needs professional environmental managers who have the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle problems of sustainable resource use, climate change and biodiversity conservation. Environmental managers also play an important role in helping communities identify and move towards sustainable and…
Science and Policy for Energy Futures
This unit will equip students with an interdisciplinary understanding of energy systems. Its focus is on how science and policy are interacting to shape Australia’s energy futures. The Australian energy sector is experiencing a period of change, prompted by the…
Our Changing Climate
Human-induced climate change is arguably the most serious problem currently facing our planet. Detecting and attributing human-induced climate change requires an understanding of the mechanisms of natural climate variability as well as trends in climate. Earth's climate is a coupled…
Geoheritage and Geotourism
Human activity has altered fifty percent of the Earth's surface, leading to various consequences, both positive and negative, on our landscapes. However, the opportunities to explore, conserve, and appreciate pristine and exposed landscapes are growing, giving rise to the fields…
Fire, Weeds and Ferals: Conserving Nature in Protected Areas
This unit provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to prepare conservation management plans - a skill essential for those working towards a career managing natural environments and people in protected areas. For those with other vocational interests, the…
Environmental Impact Assessment
This unit introduces legal, administrative, social and scientific aspects of environmental impact assessment using case studies. The unit emphasises the practical aspects of environmental impact assessment in Tasmanian contexts, but environmental impact assessment processes and legislation are similar in many…
Mathematics 1A
The applicability of calculus and linear algebra is so broad that fluency in it is essential for a successful career in a variety of areas including science and engineering. This unit is devoted to the conceptual and logical development of…
Mathematics 1B
This unit is a continuation of KMA152, with emphasis on the application of single-variable calculus and linear algebra to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. Topics include complex numbers, linear equations and matrices, numerical integration…
Calculus and Applications 2
This unit is a continuation of KMA152 and KMA154, with emphasis on the application of multivariable calculus and Fourier Series to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. The calculus section of this unit is focussed…
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
This second-semester unit provides core knowledge in linear algebra and differential equations. The first half of the unit demonstrates the central role linear algebra plays in mathematics by covering the fundamental concepts of vector spaces and the analysis of linear…
Algebra and Real Analysis
This third year, first-semester unit continues the development of crucial mathematical ideas, in particular providing core knowledge in abstract algebra and real analysis. The focus is an appreciation of the unity of algebraic structures appearing across many areas of mathematics…
Complex Analysis and Transform Theory
This unit gives an overview of some of the key ideas and concepts that underpin modern applied mathematics. There are three distinct elements that will be covered: (i) an introduction to complex analysis, in which we discuss the important theories…
Group Theory and Functional Analysis
This third year, second-semester unit covers some of the fundamental abstract structures, processes and relationships that underpin all of mathematics. The first half of the unit focuses on the central role groups play in modern algebra together with their application…
Computational Techniques 3
Numerical methods are necessary in science and engineering, because most problems of practical interest are just too difficult to be solved in “closed form”. While many important problems, such as the motion of a mass on a spring etc., have…
Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3
Partial differential equations (PDEs) are arise in many areas of applied mathematics; whenever a problem changes continuously in space and in time as, for example, in fluid flow or a description of the spread of a virus, PDEs are inevitably…
Dynamical Systems and Chaos
This is a physics and mathematics discipline elective unit. Recommended for students doing an Honours in Physics or Applied Mathematics. Suitable unit for graduate students in interdisciplinary applied science who lack theoretical background in dynamical systems. Offered only in odd…
Fluid Mechanics
This is a physics and mathematics discipline elective unit which is recommended for students doing an Honours in Physics or Applied Mathematics. The unit is suitable for graduate students in interdisciplinary applied science who lack theoretical background in fluid mechanics.…
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution is a core first year unit for BSc students majoring in Plant Science and important for any student studying Biological Sciences. Cell biology, genetics and evolution are fundamental to an understanding of the processes of…
Microbes and Man
Microorganisms, though invisibly small, collectively make up the majority of the living matter on Earth and have profound influences on many aspects of our lives. This unit will draw on contemporary, real-world examples to explore the influence and impact of…
Inflammation, Infection and Immunity
In this unit, you will explore the cellular and molecular functions of the human immune system in health and disease; the molecular pathogenic mechanisms of selected infectious agents causing disease in humans; and the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance…
Foodborne Pathogens
Food safety comprises a broad range of scientific endeavours that are important in human society. Maintenance of food security and public health requires vigilance in the food supply, including safety, traceability, epidemiology and the ecology of food-borne pathogens. The science…
Plant Pathology
The focus of this unit is on advanced topics of plant disease biology and management. Concepts will be illustrated with diseases caused by viral and virus-like agents, phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi in agricultural and horticultural systems. Topics include infection biology,…
Ecosystem Microbiology
The unit covers the principles of environmental microbiology and microbial ecology: that is, the behaviour of microorganisms in ecosystems and how they can affect the world around us. A focus is placed on the role of microorganisms in major ecosystems…
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1B
This unit is designed to introduce you to the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive systems of the human body. The regulation of body temperature will also be studied in the unit. The unit will…
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A
This unit is designed to introduce you to human cells and tissues and the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, defence, musculoskeletal and neuroendocrine systems in the human body. The unit will include: (a) the basic facts and concepts relating…
Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition
Provides you with a broad introduction to metabolic and nutritional aspects of biochemistry, and laboratory techniques in biochemical analysis of tissues and enzymes. Major topics include structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; the integration and control…
Molecular Biology in Health & Disease
This unit focuses on molecular biology in human health and disease. You will be introduced to processes regulating gene expression; protein structure-function relationships; proteostasis and post-translational modification mechanisms; and signalling pathways controlling cell fate, cell cycle and apoptosis. You will…
Biomolecular Approaches to Medical Research
This unit provides students with an understanding of how contemporary approaches in molecular biology are being used to address problems in human health and wellbeing. This includes an introduction to genomics and proteomics. The use of molecular biology and protein…
Systems-based Approaches to Medical Research
This unit provides students with an understanding of how systems-based approaches are being used to address problems in human health and wellbeing. Students will plan and undertake experiments investigating disease mechanism using systems-based tools and approaches to data collection and…
Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This unit provides students with an understanding of recent developments and contemporary issues in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. Areas covered include topics related to signal transduction, gene regulation and epigenetics, and DNA damage and repair. Topics are…
Human Genetics
Genetics forms the nexus between human biology and the environment with almost every human disease having a genetic component. This course covers the basic tenets of human genetics, introducing genetic concepts and building on these throughout the course. This will…
Genetics for Ecology and Evolution
This unit focuses on the application of genetics to ecology and evolution, with a particular emphasis on biodiversity conservation and restoration. It also examines how traits, genes and genomes change over time, and how this can be applied to understanding…
Physics 1A
The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in mechanics, properties of matter, and oscillations, as well as to appreciate the mathematical framework through which quantitative problems in these areas can be solved. On completion of the…
Physics 1B
The unit KYA102 Physics 1B is the second semester unit designed for students who intend to proceed with further studies in Physics in later years, or who will be proceeding to other courses for which a strong Physics background is…
Waves and Kinetic Theory
The unit KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory is the core unit in physics major for second year, first semester. It is also suitable for students who wish to study physics beyond first year but who do not intend to major…
Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
This unit introduces you to the concepts of modern classical electromagnetic theory based on Maxwell's Equations, starting from the basic observational phenomena of electrostatics and magnetostatics, and working through the invention of classical fields and the application of vector calculus…
Stellar and Planetary Physics
Stellar and Planetary Physics is an advanced unit in the Physics Major focusing on the production of energy in stars and the structure and energy balance of planets, including the Earth-Sun system and the physics of climate. Different sections of…
Quantum Mechanics
KYA321 Quantum Mechanics provides a rigorous introduction to the theory that underpins the modern understanding of matter and radiation. We start from the semi-classical understanding of the blackbody spectrum of light and the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom and…
Statistical Physics and Solid State Physics
The objective of this course is to provide a thorough grounding in statistical physics and solid state physics. Statistical physics describes the structure of bulk matter - solids, liquids, gases, plasmas - in terms of very general assumptions about the…
Genetics and Evolution
Genetics & Evolution is a core second year unit for BSc students majoring in Plant Science and important for any student studying Biological Sciences, such as Ecology or Zoology. With a strong focus on practical skills, this unit provides the…
Functional Plant Biology
This unit is designed to provide students with a state-of-the-art knowledge of plant function, focusing on central concepts of plant responses to drought stress, nutrient availability and light environment. These plant behavioural characteristics are essential for understanding the way plants…
Plants of Tasmania
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the diversity of plants found in Tasmania. In online delivery, we examine the major natural vegetation communities in Tasmania, and critically appraise current understanding of past and present processes that have shaped these…
Design Thinking for Local Sustainability Initiatives
Do you have a sustainability idea you'd love to bring to life through a community initiative, business, social enterprise or similar? Would you like to develop it using design thinking tools in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment? In this…
Responsible and Sustainable Innovation
Emerging science and technology is creating complex issues for societies and their decision makers. Novel and disruptive innovations and technologies present significant policy, regulatory and ethical challenges, which if left unresolved, could constrain the potential for future science to deliver…
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a way of looking at business that is focused on opportunities, creativity, and innovation. It is also about having a passion for doing the things that are important to you and making the world a better place by…
Professional Science Communication
Never before has science communication been so important to public understanding and policy. This unit will establish an understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects in science communication studies. It brings together an overview of professional public science communication, including…
Research Project
This unit consists of an independent research project in any of the disciplines of the College of Science and Engineering. It will involve approximately 130 hours planning, conducting, analysing and reporting on a research topic negotiated between the student and…
Research Project B
This unit consists of an independent research project in any of the disciplines of the College of Science and Engineering and is a core unit in the Science and Industry major of the BSc. Together with the co-requisite unit KAA308,…
STEM Work Integrated Learning
This unit provides an opportunity for you to undertake professional work experience in a broad range of science and engineering disciplines to support preparation for the world of work. This may take the form of work experience within the University,…
Data Handling and Statistics 1
Data Handling and Statistics 1 is the first of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). Statistics is the science of decision making, and as such forms a key foundation of any scientific research. This…
Structured Reasoning with Applications
This unit introduces students to foundational approaches for organising information, analysing patterns, and modelling real-world systems. It covers sets, logical reasoning, numerical methods, counting techniques, and introductory matrix models that underpin contemporary data analysis, scientific inquiry, and technology. Through a…
Data Handling and Statistics 2
Data Handling and Statistics 2 is the second of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is designed to extend students' knowledge of statistical data analysis. It builds on the concepts introduced in…
Operations Research 2
This unit teaches students skills and techniques that are used to answer practical questions arising in Operations Research. These questions typically also arise in Engineering, Management, Finance, Economics, and Teaching. For example, How long do I expect to have to…
Probability Models
The unit equips students to proficiently analyse real-world systems with inherent uncertainties using contemporary probability models. Skills and knowledge gained will be applicable to a broad spectrum of scientific and industrial challenges. It deepens understanding through both theory and practice,…
Data Handling and Statistics 3
Data Handling and Statistics 3 is the third applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is required in the Statistics and Decision Science major and it provides an extension of the concepts, methods and…
Modelling and Optimisation
This unit equips students with skills in modelling and optimising real world systems using discrete-state-space models and modern optimisation methods. These approaches are fundamental for analysing systems that evolve over time, particularly under uncertainty. Throughout the unit, you will develop…
Modern Statistical Modelling
Modern statistical modelling (KMA356) is a third year undergraduate unit offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). The unit presents modern statistical methods for developing applied models and confronting them with real world data. You will be shown how simulation…
Communicating Sustainability
Sustainability is a central concept for communities pursuing social and economic goals within ecological limits. Yet the different ways sustainability is defined, communicated and enacted reflects the wide range of underlying values, perspectives and priorities at stake. In this unit,…
Engaging with Sustainability
Contemporary media is saturated with images of extreme weather events, hunger, poverty, conflict, pollution, austerity, and financial crisis. Mounting evidence suggests the 21st century will be defined by unprecedented challenges related to environmental instability, economic inequality and risks to social…
Humans: Earth Shapers
Earth is a lively and dynamic planet that is undergoing rapid changes wrought by the activities of humans. In what ways are these changes impacting on us and other species? Are we precipitating another mass extinction; the 6th major mass…
Sustainability
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concept of sustainability starting with the transformations necessary for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a way that organises them into 6 logical groups. You will examine…
Local Lives for a Sustainable Planet
This capstone unit will give you the opportunity to bring together your learnings and apply sustainability knowledge and literacy to aspects of your own life, and to identify how it can contribute to sustainable outcomes within your wider community and…
Systems Thinking
This unit takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex adaptive systems and developing practical skills in systems thinking. It is structured into five inter-related modules, beginning and ending with philosophical reflection on the human capacity to think about systems. Students…
Natural Resource Economics
Practical, public policy-orientated lectures and tutorials in this unit explore the practical issues of resource management using international, Australian and Tasmanian case studies. There will be specific focus on the sustainable yield of fisheries and the management of forests for…
Modern Political Ideologies
This unit introduces students to the study of political ideas focusing on some of the major ideological frameworks that have and continue to guide political action in the modern era. In the unit, students will consider liberal, conservative, Marxist, fascist,…
Change Agents for Sustainability
The most complex and important challenges facing societies today bring together concerns about environmental, political, economic, and cultural sustainability. Guided by an interdisciplinary teaching team with expertise in life sciences, social sciences, and business, this unit enables you to investigate…
Food, Health and Environment
This unit investigates the components of a healthy and sustainable food system (production to consumption) from a multidisciplinary perspective, focusing on the domains of health, environment, economy and society. Students will critically analyse the concept of the ‘Sustainable Diet’ and…
Globalisation and Society: Power, Inequality and Conflict
This unit explores the different ways in which our everyday lives are connected increasingly to global events, issues and problems. Through three core modules – Approaches to Globalisation; Global Challenges and Threats; and, Global Futures – you will discover why…
International Mobility: Global Sustainability and Local Responses in the Indo-Pacific
In this unit you will undertake a funded 4-week immersive trip to an Indo-Pacific nation, engaging with leaders from public, private and civil society, to explore the impact of global environmental issues at the local level. Working individually, and in…
Political Ecologies of Development
Political ecology is a diverse area of study, professional practice and activism that integrates the pursuit of justice, sustainability and development. Political ecology builds intellectual and emotional clarity by unearthing root causes of environmental problems and guiding transformative actions to…
Sustainability Placement Experience
Immerse yourself in real-world sustainability by engaging in a sustainability-based placement experience. You will be presented with dynamic sustainability opportunities where you will apply your skills, knowledge and University studies to engage with industry and community led projects and participate in…
Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of animal behaviour within an evolutionary and ecological framework. There is an emphasis on fundamental principles (e.g., the ways in which animals interact with their own and other species and the…
Fauna of Tasmania
Tasmania has a distinctive fauna, even in Australian contexts, but it illustrates a range of principles that are globally relevant. This unit will provide students with an understanding of the factors that influence the diversity and distribution of biota, with…
Aquatic Animal Physiology and Behaviour
In this unit you will gain a comprehensive understanding of animal physiology and behaviour with a focus on ectothermic vertebrates that live in wet places. We will learn about the different strategies that aquatic animals employ to breathe, move, regulate,…
Antarctic Ecology
This course will provide you with fundamental knowledge about Antarctic ecology from the terrestrial system, through the Antarctic marine systems, to the subantarctic system. Emphasis is placed on understanding the links between the physical environment and its influence on biological…
Marine Ecology
In Marine Ecology you will learn about the fundamental features and processes of a variety of marine systems. These include the influence of physical processes (at a range of scales) on communities and productivity; ecology of feeding and predator–prey…
Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
This unit is a shell unit used to record your satisfactory completion of the literacy component of the mandatory LANTITE requirement for your initial teacher education qualification. There is nothing for you to do in respect of this unit, you…
Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
This unit is a shell unit used to record your satisfactory completion of the numeracy component of the mandatory LANTITE requirement for your initial teacher education qualification. There is nothing for you to do in respect of this unit, you…
The Professional Context of Teaching
In this introductory unit you will develop understanding of what it means to be a professional, ethical, scholarly teacher in Tasmania, Australia and global educational contexts. Through scholarly engagement with research and professional literature, structured discussions with peers and academics,…
Culturally Inclusive Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Education
This unit explores the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians, examining First Nations diversity, including language, culture, and the varied impacts of colonisation. It also considers broader cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD), including the relationship between…
Foundations of Primary English and Literacy
This unit has a focus on contemporary, evidenced based approaches to the teaching of early reading. It includes close attention to explicit teaching of phonemic awareness, phonics, word knowledge, and vocabulary instruction and reading comprehension of a wide range of…
Primary Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
In this unit you will develop a sound understanding of the principles and content of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics for primary years learning, as well as an understanding of Numeracy as it is described in the curriculum. You will learn…
How Children and Young People Learn
Effective teaching practice is informed by an understanding of students’ physical, intellectual and social development and how learning occurs. In this unit you will explore the science behind cognitive processing and be introduced to cultural, Indigenous and social theories of…
Evidence-Informed Teaching Practice
In this unit you will learn how to critically evaluate educational research, integrate assessment and achievement data into your teaching practice, and evaluate the impact of your teaching on student learning. You will consider the purposes and principles of assessment…
Extending Understanding of Primary English and Literacy
This unit builds on the theoretical foundations of EMT506 (Foundations of Primary English and Literacy) and will extend your understanding of literacy instruction with a more detailed theory of language context model which supports reading comprehension and writing production. Further…
The Australian Curriculum
In this unit you will examine the HASS, Technologies, the Arts, Languages, and Health and PE curricula. You will examine what and how children learn about HASS, Technology, the Arts, Languages, and Health and PE. You will study the concepts,…
Leading Inclusive and Trauma-Transformative Classrooms A
This unit prepares you to lead classrooms that are both trauma-transformative and inclusive, supporting the wellbeing, safety, and engagement of all learners. You will learn how to create safe, inclusive and empowering learning environments that respond to the diverse needs…
Leading Inclusive and Trauma-Transformative Classrooms B
This unit is designed to prepare you with advanced skills in creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate and support student diversity. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of inclusive education principles and practices, preparing you to meet the diverse needs…
Teaching Science and Sustainability in the Primary School Context
In this unit you will develop your understanding of the Australian Curriculum descriptions of learning in science and sustainability, and the associated pedagogies. Activities will require you to apply your understanding to decision making in your teaching context. You will…
Teaching English and Literacy in the Primary School Context
This unit supports and extends your development as a teacher of English and literacy. The unit contextualises and expands your knowledge in relation to school-based English literacy teaching and learning as you develop your skills in a classroom setting. You…
Teaching Mathematics in the Primary School Context
This unit supports your development as a teacher of Mathematics and Numeracy in the primary classroom. The unit contextualises and expands your knowledge in relation to school-based mathematics and numeracy teaching and learning as you develop your skills in a…
Teaching the Primary Curriculum A
In this unit you will develop pedagogical content knowledge in the Australian Curriculum learning areas of The Arts, HASS, Health and PE, Languages, and Technologies from Prep to Year 6. By the end of this unit, you will have practical…
Teaching the Primary Curriculum B
In this unit you will extend and deepen your pedagogical content knowledge and evidence graduate teaching proficiencies across the Australian Curriculum learning areas of The Arts, HASS, Health and PE, Languages, and Technologies. By the end of this unit, you…
Joining the Teaching Profession
In this capstone unit you will revisit the complex context of teaching as you take your final steps to graduating and joining the profession. You will learn about; the organisations and groups that support the work of teachers; and teacher…
Literacy for Curriculum Learning
Literacy for Curriculum Learning equips pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills required to explicitly teach disciplinary literacy in secondary classrooms. Grounded in the research that shows explicit reading and writing instruction improves students’ academic understanding, this unit highlights the integral…
The Scholarship of Teaching (Secondary)
In this unit you will explore the role of research in the cultivation of evidence-informed teaching practice. You will conduct a guided inquiry that will inform your practice. This unit extends your learning about evidence-based practice as you design and…
General Capabilities in the Secondary Curriculum
In this unit you will explore how young people learn the general capabilities of critical and creative thinking, digital literacy, ethical understanding, intercultural understanding, numeracy, and personal and social capability. You will learn about each of the general capabilities and…
Teaching the Secondary Curriculum A
In this unit, you will extend and apply your first specialist learning area knowledge to the practice of teaching. You will develop practical skills in how to integrate your content knowledge with curriculum requirements, pedagogical approaches, and understandings about your…
Teaching the Secondary Curriculum B
In this unit, you will extend your knowledge and skills in your specialist teaching area(s) to support your competence and confidence in meeting the professional standards required of a graduate teacher. Building on your learning in EMT634, you will develop…
English Studies in Secondary Education
In this unit, you will study the Australian Curriculum: English (Years 7–10) and the Tasmanian senior secondary English courses (Years 11–12), developing an understanding of how these documents shape the teaching of English. With a particular focus on contemporary approaches,…
Humanities and Social Sciences in Secondary Education
This unit introduces you to the Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) for secondary students (Years 7-10) and the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards, and Certification (TASC) HASS-related curricula for senior secondary years (Years 11-12). You will design learning goals and…
Languages in Secondary Education
This unit will introduce you to the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively teach languages in secondary schools. You will explore contemporary approaches to language teaching, including the integration of intercultural understanding and the use of technology…
Mathematics in Secondary Education
This unit introduces you to key pedagogical approaches to teaching the secondary mathematics curriculum. You will focus on the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, with an emphasis on the content strands of number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics, and probability for Years 7…
Outdoor and Environmental Education in Secondary Education
In this unit you are introduced to the theory, pedagogical approaches, and practices of teaching Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) in secondary school (Years 7–10) through the Australian Curriculum (AC) and through the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards, and Certification (TASC) for…
Science in Secondary Education
In this unit you are introduced to the theory, pedagogical approaches, and practices of teaching Science in secondary school (Years 7–10) through the Australian Curriculum and the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards, and Certification (TASC) for senior secondary years (Years 11-12). You…
Technologies in Secondary Education
Technologies enrich and impact on the lives of people and societies globally. They can play an important role in transforming, restoring and sustaining societies and natural, managed and constructed environments. In this unit you will examine the technologies learning area…
The Arts in Secondary Education
This unit introduces you to The Arts learning area of the Australian Curriculum (Years 7-10), as well as relevant senior secondary curriculum frameworks (Years 11-12), with specific attention to your own specialist teaching area(s) of dance, drama, music, media arts…
Teaching the Secondary Curriculum C
In this unit, you will extend and apply your second specialist learning area knowledge to the practice of teaching. You will develop practical skills in how to integrate your content knowledge with curriculum requirements, pedagogical approaches, and understandings about your…
Teaching Across the Curriculum
In this unit, you will develop and learn how to adapt pedagogical practices for teaching across the curriculum in secondary school contexts. You will critically examine the Australian Curriculum and relevant TASC-accredited senior secondary courses, making comparisons and connections between…
Education for Sustainability in Secondary Schooling
In this unit you will explore how sustainability can be meaningfully integrated into teaching and learning programs across curriculum areas. Grounded in principles of reciprocity and interconnectedness, you will examine pedagogical approaches that foster deep engagement with sustainability and the…
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