Bachelor of Natural Environment & Wilderness Studies (Honours)

Honours students in Physics can conduct original research using the University of Tasmania's Greenhill Observatory, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes located north of Hobart. Students have the opportunity to study unique astronomical objects that are difficult to observe from the northern hemisphere, giving Tasmanian researchers a distinct advantage.

Yes, students can specialise in Astrophysics within the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics. For example, students can study every astrophysics unit available in their second and third years and then specialise further in their Honours thesis, such as focusing on optical astronomy.

The University of Tasmania's Physics department has a unique geographical advantage for observing objects near the south celestial pole, which are impossible to observe from most of the northern hemisphere. The department also operates the Greenhill Observatory north of Hobart, equipped with optical telescopes, and has an enthusiastic and supportive academic community actively publishing new research.

Yes, students in the Physics Honours program receive incredible support from their mentors and teachers. The department is noted for the sheer enthusiasm of its physics teachers and a collaborative environment where there is always something new being published and everyone always has something cool to talk about.

Yes, completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics can lead to further postgraduate study. For instance, students who complete their Honours thesis may go on to pursue a PhD, continuing to research the same subjects they explored during their Honours year, such as studying a particular star system in greater depth.