Bachelor of Geospatial Science

Physics students at the University of Tasmania have access to research facilities including the Greenhill Observatory north of Hobart, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes. Students can undertake Honours theses involving original astronomical research, such as studying close contact binary star systems like OY Carinae.

Because of its location in the southern hemisphere, the University of Tasmania's observatories can observe stellar objects near the south celestial pole that are impossible to observe from most of the northern hemisphere, giving Tasmanian researchers a unique scientific advantage in studying such objects.

Yes, students can major in mathematics and physics during their Bachelor of Science degree and study every astrophysics unit available in their second and third years, and can then continue into an Honours year specialising in areas such as optical astronomy and astrophysics.

Students in the physics department at the University of Tasmania describe receiving incredible support from mentors and teachers, noting the sheer enthusiasm of the physics teachers and an active research culture where there is always something new being published and discussed.