Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)

Students can specialise in Astrophysics as part of their Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics, studying every astrophysics unit available in their second and third years and conducting original research for their Honours thesis.

Physics and astrophysics 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 observational research.

Yes, because of its location in the southern hemisphere, the University of Tasmania and its observatories can observe stellar objects located close to the south celestial pole that are impossible to observe from most of the northern hemisphere, giving Tasmanian researchers a unique scientific advantage.

Physics students at UTas can expect strong support from their mentors and teachers, with staff known for their enthusiasm for the subject, and an active research culture where new findings are regularly published and discussed within the department.

Yes, Honours students can continue their research at the PhD level. For example, Morgan Febey, who studied the OY Carinae binary star system for her Honours thesis, plans to make it the subject of her PhD and continue in the physics department.