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At the University of Tasmania, students can specialise in areas such as Astrophysics within the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics, where they can study optical astronomy and conduct research using the University's own observatory facilities.

Yes, the University of Tasmania has the Greenhill Observatory, located north of Hobart, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes available for student research projects.

Physics students at UTas can undertake hands-on research for their Honours thesis, such as studying unique stellar objects like the close contact binary star system OY Carinae, which is ideally observable from the southern hemisphere and represents an under-researched area of astronomy.

Based on the experiences shared by students at UTas, a strong foundation in mathematics and science is important, as students major in both mathematics and physics throughout their degree before specialising in areas such as astrophysics.

Yes, students who complete their Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics at UTas can continue on to a PhD, as demonstrated by students who plan to pursue doctoral research in areas such as astrophysics within the same department.