Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation

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 on topics such as astrophysics, including the study of close contact binary star systems like OY Carinae.

Yes, 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.

Yes, students majoring in mathematics and physics within the Bachelor of Science can study every astrophysics unit available in their second and third years, and can then specialise further in astrophysics for an Honours thesis.

According to student Morgan Febey, the physics department offers incredible support from mentors and teachers, and is noted for the sheer enthusiasm of its physics teachers. Students also benefit from a vibrant research culture with new publications and ongoing discoveries regularly discussed within the department.

Yes, after completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics, students can progress to a PhD. For example, Honours student Morgan Febey plans to continue her study of the OY Carinae star system by making it the subject of a future PhD within the University of Tasmania's physics department.