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Course Overview
Take your academic journey further with an honours degree at the #2 globally ranked university for Marine and Freshwater Biology.
An honours year is a one year (full time) up to three years (part-time) program designed for high-achieving students who are ready to deepen their expertise and explore their passion through research. Honours combines advanced study with a significant research project in your chosen field. Whether you're aiming to boost your employability, develop specialised analytical skills, or pave the way to a PhD, an honours degree offers a powerful platform to elevate your academic and professional future.
Delivered by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) — a globally recognised centre of excellence — you’ll study at the gateway to Antarctica, with access to world-class facilities and living laboratories in Tasmania’s coastal and open waters. This program is ideal for students seeking to pursue a research career, gain a competitive edge in the job market, or prepare for postgraduate study.
This course is fully equivalent to an honours degree from any other university and satisfies the eligibility requirements for research higher degrees and postgraduate scholarships. You can start in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
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Where You Can Study
Hobart
French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005
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Domestic students:
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours will have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) at this University or have obtained an equivalent qualification at another approved tertiary institution. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a credit average in the last three semesters (FT equivalent) of undergraduate studies. Candidature is subject to appropriate supervision and project support being available for the thesis topic approved by IMAS and subject to satisfying the prerequisites required for the chosen field of study.
International students:
Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
English Language Requirements
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.
Course Specific Requirements
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours will have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) at this University or have obtained an equivalent qualification at another approved tertiary institution. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a credit average in the last three semesters (FT equivalent) of undergraduate studies. Candidature is subject to appropriate supervision and project support being available for the thesis topic approved by IMAS and subject to satisfying the prerequisites required for the chosen field of study.
Career & Study Pathways
This course leads to career opportunities in marine and Antarctic science, fisheries, aquaculture, and environmental policy. It covers a broad range of disciplines including:
The research training provided through the course equips graduates for roles in government and research organisations such as CSIRO, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, and international management agencies like the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
The course provides training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, in MSc and PhD programs, including the joint UTAS-CMAR QMS PhD program and the joint UTAS-AAD QAS PhD program.
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Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 1 of 4)
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours provides students with advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of marine and / or Antarctic science; training in research as preparation for employment in a research organisation or…
Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 2 of 4)
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours provides students with advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of marine and / or Antarctic science; training in research as preparation for employment in a research organisation or…
Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 3 of 4)
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours provides students with advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of marine and / or Antarctic science; training in research as preparation for employment in a research organisation or…
Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 4 of 4)
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours provides students with advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of marine and / or Antarctic science; training in research as preparation for employment in a research organisation or…
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science at the University of Tasmania is unique for its combination of marine science and Antarctic studies, along with the University's strong Antarctic connections through the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), which sets it apart from other marine science degrees such as those offered at Southern Cross University.
Yes, the course offers a blended learning approach — students can take some units on campus and the rest online, which suits those with family or personal commitments in other locations.
Yes, the University of Tasmania offers scholarships through its Support to Study Scholarship Package, which is determined by financial need and tailored to individual students. For example, one student received a financial support scholarship and a relocation support scholarship, each worth $3,000, which covered half of her student fees per semester.
At least one available major is marine biology, as referenced by a current student who is majoring in marine biology through the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).
The degree is taught at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), based in Hobart, Tasmania, with the option to complete many units online for students who cannot be on campus full time.
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