Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours

Students can specialise in areas such as Astrophysics. For example, one student completed an Honours thesis specialising in optical astronomy, studying a close contact binary star system called OY Carinae using the University's Greenhill Observatory telescopes.

Honours students have access to the University of Tasmania's Greenhill Observatory, located north of Hobart, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes used for conducting original astronomical research.

Yes. The Honours year is designed to prepare students for further research. For instance, students who complete their Honours thesis at UTas have expressed plans to continue their research topic as the subject of a PhD within the physics department.

The degree involves completing a major in a science discipline such as mathematics and physics, studying all available units in a chosen specialisation during second and third years, and then undertaking an original Honours thesis project in fourth year, which may involve real observational research using University facilities.

Students receive support from mentors and teachers within the department. The department is noted for the enthusiasm of its physics teachers and the strong research output, with students describing it as one of the best faculties at the University of Tasmania.