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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Hobart, TAS 7005
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $8,448 AUD (2027)
Duration
Minimum 5 years, up to a maximum of 11 years.
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2
Eligibility
Domestic students:
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the University’s admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for more advice on the application process and the available pathways to enrol and study at the University of Tasmania.
Schools Recommendation Program
Australian year 12 students can apply for this course via our Schools Recommendation Program. Rather than an ATAR, your application is based on a recommendation by your school teachers. This can factor in your year 11 results, an assessment of your capabilities, and other considerations.
Through the program, you can receive and accept an offer prior to completing year 12. You will still need to finish your year 12 studies – including any exams – to commence your studies. In addition, this course requires you to pass specific pre-requisite subjects in Year 12 (or equivalent), see below for details.
If you don’t receive an offer for this course through the Schools Recommendation Program, you will be re-assessed for a higher preference offer once your ATAR is released.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers are made based on the number of places available. In 2026, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 80.25. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian university).
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
This course does not admit students on the basis of VET / TAFE study.
Please enquire online for advice on pathways, or alternative course options.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
This course does not admit students on the basis of work or life experience.
Please enquire online for advice on pathways, or alternative course options.
Subject Prerequisites
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
To be an eligible for an offer, you must have completed studies or have experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent
Physical Sciences (PSC315118) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)
Note, while there are no subject pre-requisites that must be met for the Bachelor of Science component of this combined degree some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Major Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Chemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Bioscience
Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Mathematics
Mathematics Methods
Statistics and Decision Science
General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods
Physics
Physics and Mathematics Methods
Food Innovation and Safety
Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Microbiology
Chemistry (recommended but not required)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you need assistance to meet the prerequisites, we offer foundation units that you can complete before you start your course.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
We believe university education should be an option for everyone, no matter your background. If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition, or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration if we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the University admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
International students:
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
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.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher
Course Specific Requirements
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
To be an eligible for an offer, you must have completed studies or have experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent
Physical Sciences (PSC315118) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)
Note, while there are no subject pre-requisites that must be met for the Bachelor of Science component of this combined degree some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Major Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Chemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Bioscience
Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Mathematics
Mathematics Methods
Statistics and Decision Science
General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods
Physics
Physics and Mathematics Methods
Food Innovation and Safety
Chemistry (recommended but not required)
Microbiology
Chemistry (recommended but not required)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you need assistance to meet the prerequisites, we offer foundation units that you can complete before you start your course.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
Alternative entry pathways:
If you haven't completed the required pre-requisite unit(s), we offer foundation units to help you bridge the gap. Many run in spring and summer school so you can meet a prerequisite and not delay the start of your Bachelor level studies. HECS scholarships may also be available for domestic students.
If you aren’t eligible for an offer to this course, you should consider enrolment in the Diploma of University Studies or the University Preparation Program.
Diploma of University Studies
University Preparation Program
In all cases, contact us to discuss an option best suited to your needs.
Career & Study Pathways
The world needs people who can solve complex problems, work across disciplines, and design sustainable solutions. A combined science and engineering degree gives you the skills to do just that, with strong career outcomes and growing demand in climate-related fields.
If you're not sure where your degree might take you, that's completely okay. Many students begin with broad interests in science and engineering, and discover their direction during their studies. You will meet other students, expert lecturers, and industry professionals who help you explore new possibilities.
This combined degree will help you:
Build a powerful mix of scientific knowledge and practical engineering skills
Learn how to design sustainable, climate-safe solutions
Explore your interests across multiple fields before choosing a direction
Gain skills in problem solving, teamwork, and communication that employers value
Learn from hands-on research, industry placements, and field-based experiences
Graduate ready to apply your skills in both traditional and emerging industries
Renewable energy and low-emissions technology
Climate adaptation and environmental resilience
Smart infrastructure and sustainable transport
Health technology, data science, and innovation
Policy, education, science communication, and outreach
Government, consulting, local councils, and business
Employment for Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals is projected to grow by 18.3% by 2034*
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Civil Engineering Foundations
The unit introduces the field of civil engineering. Students will learn methods for solving problems in civil engineering as applied to structural, geotechnical, and water resources projects. The translation of theoretical concepts into designs will be demonstrated through examples involving…
Mechanical Engineering Foundations
Mechanical Engineering Foundations introduces students to the principles of dynamics, thermal engineering, and fluid mechanics, which are essential for understanding mechanical systems. Students will explore particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics, applying Newtonian mechanics to solve dynamic problems. In…
Electrical Engineering Foundations
This unit introduces first-year engineering students to the fundamental principles of electrical engineering, with a focus on electrification's transformative role in modern industries. Students will develop a strong foundation in DC and AC circuit analysis, learning key concepts such as…
Engineering Toolbox
This unit introduces students to computer-based tools for solving engineering problems. Students will engage with key concepts such as mathematical programming, artificial intelligence, and computer-aided design (CAD). They will develop practical skills in data analysis, software design, CAD modeling, and…
Climate Safe Engineering
This foundational unit introduces first-year engineering students to the science of climate change, climate-driven natural hazards, and extreme events, and their impacts on engineering practice. The unit consists of two key modules: Climate Science Fundamentals; and Extreme Climate-Driven Events and…
Sustainable and Life-Centred Design
This unit introduces students to the engineering design process, focusing on problem identification, brainstorming, conceptual design, prototyping, and communication. The unit consists of 2 key modules: Engineering Design Process, and Communication Skills. Students will learn to consider the environmental and…
Mathematics 1A
The applicability of calculus and linear algebra is so broad that fluency in it is essential for a successful career in a variety of areas including science and engineering. This unit is devoted to the conceptual and logical development of…
Mathematics 1B
This unit is a continuation of KMA152, with emphasis on the application of single-variable calculus and linear algebra to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. Topics include complex numbers, linear equations and matrices, numerical integration…
Fluid Mechanics
This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics in the context of civil engineering practice. Students will develop foundational knowledge about flow along streamlines with and without friction, flow momentum and forces, pipe flows and networks, open…
Geology and Soil Mechanics
This unit provides students with a fundamental understanding of earth materials and their influence on civil engineering design, construction, and long-term infrastructure stability. The unit consists of two key components: geology and soil mechanics. The geology component introduces engineering geology,…
Structural Mechanics
This unit provides students with a comprehensive understanding of structural mechanics and structural analysis. Drawing on fundamental knowledge of equilibrium and the behaviour of structural materials and elements under simple loading conditions, students will learn in detail principles of internal…
Geospatial Techniques in Engineering
Modern geospatial data collection and analysis is a critical component of civil engineering projects. Whilst much of this work is undertaken by geospatial professionals, it is important for civil engineers to understand and appraise geospatial measurements and outcomes in the…
Reinforced Concrete Structures
This unit provides students with an understanding of reinforced concrete structures, focusing on material properties, structural behaviour, and design principles in compliance with Australian Standards (AS 3600). Students will learn how reinforced concrete elements respond to bending, shear, axial, and…
Steel and Timber Structures
Steel and Timber Structures focuses on the design and analysis of structures using steel and timber materials. Students will learn about the properties and behaviour of these materials and the principles of structural design and analysis. The unit covers topics…
Stormwater Infrastructure
This unit introduces students to the design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure, focusing on hydrological and hydraulic principles in civil engineering. Students will develop skills in rainfall-runoff analysis, peak flow estimation, hydraulic modelling, and stormwater system design, using Australian Rainfall…
Geotechnical Engineering
This unit advances students’ knowledge of engineering geology and soil mechanics, focusing on the design and stability analysis of geotechnical structures such as slopes, foundations, retaining walls, and embankments. Students will explore soil behaviour under loading and drainage conditions, using…
Advanced Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
This unit introduces students to selected advanced topics in structural analysis and environmental geotechnics. It will explore stress analysis through rigorous usage of Finite Element Analysis, advanced features of structural frame analysis software, and analytic methods, and will include a…
Residential Structures
This unit equips students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to design and analyse residential structures in compliance with Australian Standards, including AS 2870 (slabs and footings), AS 1684 (timber structures), AS 4055 (wind loads for housing), AS…
Traffic Engineering
Road Transport Engineering covers the principles and practices of designing and managing road transportation systems. This unit includes aspects of the following topics: transport modes and planning; economics of transport, vehicle characteristics, collection of traffic data, parametric and non-parametric tests…
Water and Wastewater Treatment
This unit covers the principles and practices of water and wastewater engineering, equipping students with the knowledge to ensure safe, sustainable, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Key topics include water quality assessment, regulatory compliance, treatment technologies, effluent disposal, and resource recovery. Students…
Electrical Machines
This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles, models and operational characteristics of electrical machines, including synchronous machines, induction generators, transformers and other machines such as brushless and DC motors. By integrating electromagnetic theory with practical applications, students will develop…
Embedded Systems
This unit introduces students to the design, development, and programming of digital and embedded systems, focusing on their applications in control, monitoring, and automation. Students will gain hands-on experience in microcontroller programming and digital circuit design through the application of…
Signals and Systems
This unit presents students with both fundamental and advanced concepts of signals and the response of linear systems. Students will engage with a variety of topics including the modelling of real-world systems, analysis of system responses and stability under varying…
Analogue Electronics
This unit builds on the foundational principles introduced in Year 1, focusing on the design and analysis of analogue and mixed-signal electronic circuits. Students will analyse circuits containing semiconductor components and how they can be used for signal conditioning, power…
Control Systems
This unit focuses on the fundamental principles of control systems, including system modeling, stability analysis, and controller design. Students will explore both time and frequency domain methods, as well as state-space techniques, to understand and manipulate the behavior of linear…
Data Acquisition and Communications
Data acquisition and communication systems This unit provides students with comprehensive training in the design and management of advanced data acquisition and communication systems, with a focus on robust and efficient data transmission in dynamic environments. Students will explore digital…
Power Electronics
This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of power electronics and their essential role in sustainable energy conversion. Students will explore key concepts such as power electronic components, efficiency analysis, converter topologies, control strategies, and performance evaluation, with applications…
Sustainable Power Systems
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of power system analysis, power generation principles, and transmission line design, with a focus on both conventional and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro. Students will explore how these energy…
Applications in Electrical Engineering
This unit equips students with the skills to analyse, design, and manage advanced electrical systems, with a focus on smart grids, industrial automation, and AI-driven decision-making. Covering the full lifecycle of electrical systems, from installation and maintenance to optimisation and…
Power System Operation
This unit develops students' confidence and understanding of key power system analysis concepts essential for electrical power engineering. It emphasises analytical thinking and problem-solving in power system studies. Students will engage with topics such as unbalanced fault conditions, symmetrical components,…
Power System Protection and Distributed Energy
This unit provides students with a detailed understanding of power system protection and the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) within transmission and distribution networks. Students will explore protection system design, relay operation, and fault management, with a focus on…
Renewable Energy Integration
This unit explores the principles, technologies, and challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into modern power grids. Students will study the operational principles and characteristics of solar, wind, and hydro sources and learn to model, analyse, and optimise renewable energy…
Dynamics and Vibrations
This unit builds upon the particle kinematics and kinetics concepts introduced in Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, extending them to rigid body dynamics, vibrations, and system modelling. Students will explore Newtonian mechanics, energy and impulse methods, and experimental validation to analyse…
Materials and Reliability
The Materials section of Materials and Reliability introduces students to the fundamental methods used to analyse static and fatigue failure in ductile and brittle metals, with the aim of informing the selection of suitable materials for engineering design. The section…
Mechanical and Mechatronic Design
Mechanical and Mechatronic Design is a second-year unit that introduces students to fundamental design methods and principles in mechanical and mechatronic engineering. The unit covers mechanical and mechatronic calculations, component and materials selection, and the integration of electrical control systems.…
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Thermal and Fluid Engineering builds upon foundational principles introduced in Mechanical Engineering Foundations, deepening students’ understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics through both theoretical analysis and practical applications. This unit focuses on the behaviour of fluids in motion, energy transfer,…
Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations
Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations is a third-year unit that deepens students’ understanding of advanced principles in dynamics and vibrations. This unit explores the dynamics of rigid bodies in three dimensions and also the vibration of systems. The dynamics part of…
Fluid Engineering
Fluid Engineering is a third-year unit that provides students with advanced analytical and experimental skills in fluid mechanics, focusing on real-world applications in turbo-machinery, pipeline flow, and external aerodynamics. Students will build on fundamental fluid mechanics principles by applying the…
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design is a third-year unit that builds on foundational knowledge of mechanical design processes and materials to develop students' abilities to perform advanced mechanical analysis and design. The unit focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to carry…
Thermal Engineering
Thermal Engineering is a third-year unit designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and solve complex heat transfer problems in mechanical and energy systems. This unit focuses on the mechanisms of heat transfer, including…
Advanced Mechanical Design
Advanced Mechanical Design is a final-year unit that prepares students to undertake industry-relevant mechanical design and analysis using modelling and simulation. The primary focus is on the application of numerical modelling tools to solve industry-relevant mechanical design challenges such as…
Advanced Thermal and Fluid Engineering
Advanced Thermal and Fluid Engineering is a capstone unit for final-year mechanical engineering students, focusing on advanced thermal and fluid systems used in power generation, refrigeration, air-conditioning, and fluid transport systems. The unit integrates thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics…
Electrical Machines and Control
Electrical Machines and Control focuses on electrical machines, control and automation systems for mechanical engineering applications. Principles of electric machines are considered in the context of actuation of systems, electric power generation and integration with mechanical systems, with emphasis on…
Solid Mechanics
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of Solid Mechanics, focusing on the behaviour of materials under various loading conditions, including tension, compression, torsion, and bending. In addition to theoretical concepts such as stress, strain, deformation, and…
Ethics and Environmental Responsibility
This unit develops students' ability to make responsible, ethical, and sustainable engineering decisions. Through an exploration of ethics, legal responsibilities, and environmental impact assessment, students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to balance engineering objectives with all dimensions of…
Materials and Environment
This unit highlights the interconnectedness of engineering decisions, material choices, and environmental impact. By equipping students with critical skills in materials selection and low-emission design, this unit prepares students to make informed decisions that enable solutions that are efficient, sustainable,…
Resilient Systems
This unit focuses on the design of resilient systems and the development of specialised engineering skills, preparing students to address complex, real-world challenges in diverse professional contexts. Through hands-on projects and collaborative team environments, students will refine their ability to…
Finance and Project Management
This unit equips students with essential skills in engineering project management and finance, preparing them to address real-world challenges through human-centered design approaches. The unit covers project funding from both developer and investor perspectives, along with the creation and application…
Honours Project A
This unit provides students with the tools to develop the initial stages of a major research and/or industry-relevant project, which will be continued in the following semester as Honours Project B. Students will learn how to prepare a well-motivated, feasible,…
Honours Project B
This unit is a continuation of Honours Project A and ideally should be completed in the semester following Honours Project A. Students are expected to continue working on their honours projects, focusing on completing experiments, analyzing and evaluating results, and…
Calculus and Applications 2
This unit is a continuation of KMA152 and KMA154, with emphasis on the application of multivariable calculus and Fourier Series to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. The calculus section of this unit is focussed…
Engineering Mathematics 2B
The unit has two major topic streams: computational techniques and probability and statistics. Probability and Statistics. An important aspect of engineering is the study, evaluation, and management of the reliability of systems, where reliability is defined as the ability of…
Honours
Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…
Engineering Professional Practice 1
This short course is the first in the group of four modules to be completed as professional practice. This short course is designed to introduce participants to the Profession Ready Industry Merged Engineering Degree (PRIMED) program and its compulsory work…
Engineering Professional Practice 2
The second module (ideally completed in year two) extends this focus by addressing job-seeking strategies and professional interview skills, and by providing foundational knowledge of workplace behaviour and safety standards. Completion of this stage is a prerequisite for undertaking the…
Engineering Professional Practice 3
This short course is the third in the group of four modules to be completed as professional practice. This short course should be enrolled in before you commence your compulsory Work Placement. You will initially complete the Schedule A, B,…
Engineering Professional Practice 4
This short course is the final in the group of four modules to be completed as professional practice. This short course is designed to strengthen workplace interpersonal skills, with a particular focus on negotiation and conflict resolution. It also enhances…
Chemistry Essentials for the Modern Scientist
Chemistry is often called the central science. Advancements in chemistry have been used to unlock the mysteries of proteins and DNA, create new therapeutic treatments and modern materials, revolutionised information technology and feed the world through agriculture. We apply chemistry…
Principles of Chemistry
This unit, together with KRA113 (Chemistry Essentials for the Modern Scientist) offered in Semester 1, serves as a prerequisite for students intending to major in Chemistry and for those wishing to enrol in second-year chemistry units. Building on the foundations…
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
This unit builds on first year chemistry and consolidates this theoretical and practical framework. It is one of two 200 level units essential for students who intend to major in chemistry, or who are majoring in disciplines that interface with…
Physical and Analytical Chemistry
This unit builds on KRA113/114 or KRA101/102, and consolidates the theoretical and practical framework required by students who intend to major in chemistry or who need additional chemistry to support their studies in other science areas. The Physical Chemistry component…
Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
This unit extends the basic understanding of organic chemistry and chemical reactivity from level 200 units and introduces more advanced chemical reactions and the concept of rational synthetic design. It is one of four 300 level units essential for students who intend to major in chemistry. The unit highlights the key reactions in the synthesis of biological molecules and provides and…
Catalysis and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
This unit builds upon the basic understanding of inorganic chemistry from level 200 and introduces more advanced topics. Our particular focus on the application to the study of advanced inorganic topics including catalysis and sustainable reaction processes. The topics will…
Structure and Materials
This unit builds on a range of chemical concepts and techniques introduced in 200 level units that are widely used by modern scientists that are not restricted to the chemical sciences; including earth sciences, environmental studies, industrial chemistry, and physical,…
Advanced Analytical Techniques
Analytical Chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the identification of compounds and mixtures (qualitative analysis) or the determination of the proportions of the constituents (quantitative analysis). It is important for ensuring the safety of our food and…
Planet Earth
Planet Earth has been shaped over 4.5 billion years by ever-changing dynamic processes. These processes can help us to understand how the Earth formed, has evolved, and will continue to change, from its deep internal structure to its more familiar…
Earth Evolution
The unit provides a broad understanding of the dynamic processes that are active at and near the surface of the Earth and is suitable for general science and arts students with an interest in the geological sciences. KEA102 is a…
Earth's Surface
This unit explores dynamic processes shaping the Earth’s outer layer, focusing on rocks, sediments, and groundwater systems. Through lectures and hands-on field excursions across eastern Tasmania, you'll investigate processes that occur at the Earth’s surface. This includes examining the volcanic…
Deep Earth
This unit develops your understanding of the geological processes that shape the Earth, and the tools and approaches used to map and interpret the geology of the Earth’s crust and mantle. It is delivered in intensive block mode over three…
Sedimentology, Volcanology and Tectonics
This unit comprises a six-day field trip, lectures and practical classes on sedimentology, volcanology and tectonics. Comprehensive overviews of (i) sedimentary and volcanic processes and products and (ii) compressional, extensional and transcurrent tectonic settings are related to current interpretations of…
Economic Geology
Human society is highly dependent on the use of a wide range natural resources including metals. But how do Earth systems concentrate widely dispersed metals into deposits that can be economically mined? This unit explains how a wide variety of…
Mineral Exploration
Exploration for mineral resources is vital for meeting the demands of society, industry, and technology. The pursuit of these resources drives innovation, economic growth, and sustainability. This unit draws on the expertise of scientists from the Discipline of Earth Sciences…
Environmental Geology
This unit has a strong focus on sustainability, social license, and environmental management related to natural resources; addressing themes such as i) the environmental impacts of mining and associated management challenges; ii) the mineralogical controls on the mobility of metal(loid)s…
Ecology
This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of fundamental concepts in ecology focusing on the ways in which organisms interact with their environment. It will explore this organism-environment interaction at different levels of biological organisation – from individuals…
Biology of Plants
Biology of Plants is a 1st year core unit for students specialising in plant science, agricultural science, and marine science. In Biology of Plants we introduce you to the origin, diversity, structure and internal processes of plants. In lectures and…
Biology of Animals
KZA161 Biology of Animals introduces you to the scientific study of animals. In this unit you will investigate animal diversity by exploring the evolutionary paths through increasing body complexity, with an emphasis on Australian examples. You will consider the structural and…
Population and Community Ecology
This core unit provides a broad training in fundamental aspects of population and community ecology and (with other core units in the School of Biological Sciences) forms an essential basis for specialist studies at third year level. This unit focuses…
Plants in Action
Plants in Action is a core unit for BSc students interested in botany (plant science) and is a valuable component of other biology-related degrees. The unit explores the interaction of plants with the environment at the organism, organ, tissue, and…
Functional Biology of Animals
KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals is required in the Zoology major and provides a broad training in fundamental aspects of Zoology. With KPZ211, the unit forms an essential basis for specialist studies in Zoology at level 3 the advanced level.…
Tasmanian Field Ecology
In this unit, you will experience the major natural ecological communities in Tasmania and the key processes shaping them. You will be introduced to the diversity of organisms found in environments from near sea level moorlands to exposed alpine heaths,…
Ecology of Ecosystems
This unit is all about the study of how ecosystems function, which gives it great relevance from scientific and management perspectives. We will examine the processes that operate in terrestrial and aquatic communities and ecosystems from both a theoretical and…
Biodiversity Conservation
This unit is about the application of biological principles and ecological science to the problems of conserving the diversity of animals and plants in ecosystems undergoing rapid change. You will gain an understanding of: current threats to biodiversity; tools and…
Scientific Methods in Biology
Biologists collect and reason with a wide range of data and information. This unit introduces the key processes needed to design, collect and analyse biological data, and develops the different ways in which data is converted to information and how…
Global Geographies of Change
KGA171 Global Geographies of Change introduces you to how geography helps us understand today’s world. The unit explores key issues such as climate change, natural hazards, vulnerability, sustainability, population, development, and territory. You will learn how people and environments interact,…
Nature, People, Place
This introductory unit develops your knowledge of how people depend on nature, and how increasingly the conservation of nature depends on people. We will explore these relationships through a values lens: how nature is important for its own sake, how natural…
Earth, Climate and Life
The physical and living aspects of the global environment interact to produce the extraordinary variety of landscapes, ecosystems and species that occupy this planet. This unit highlights the interplay and conservation of controlling processes so that they continue to maintain…
Natural Environment Field Techniques
A field-based unit taught in one of Tasmania’s distinctive natural environments. Students who successfully undertake this unit will develop a wide variety of skills in environmental data recording in the context of a project designed both to increase knowledge of…
Environmental Management
Society needs professional environmental managers who have the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle problems of sustainable resource use, climate change and biodiversity conservation. Environmental managers also play an important role in helping communities identify and move towards sustainable and…
Science and Policy for Energy Futures
This unit will equip students with an interdisciplinary understanding of energy systems. Its focus is on how science and policy are interacting to shape Australia’s energy futures. The Australian energy sector is experiencing a period of change, prompted by the…
Our Changing Climate
Human-induced climate change is arguably the most serious problem currently facing our planet. Detecting and attributing human-induced climate change requires an understanding of the mechanisms of natural climate variability as well as trends in climate. Earth's climate is a coupled…
Geoheritage and Geotourism
Human activity has altered fifty percent of the Earth's surface, leading to various consequences, both positive and negative, on our landscapes. However, the opportunities to explore, conserve, and appreciate pristine and exposed landscapes are growing, giving rise to the fields…
Fire, Weeds and Ferals: Conserving Nature in Protected Areas
This unit provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to prepare conservation management plans - a skill essential for those working towards a career managing natural environments and people in protected areas. For those with other vocational interests, the…
Environmental Impact Assessment
This unit introduces legal, administrative, social and scientific aspects of environmental impact assessment using case studies. The unit emphasises the practical aspects of environmental impact assessment in Tasmanian contexts, but environmental impact assessment processes and legislation are similar in many…
Data Handling and Statistics 1
Data Handling and Statistics 1 is the first of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). Statistics is the science of decision making, and as such forms a key foundation of any scientific research. This…
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
This second-semester unit provides core knowledge in linear algebra and differential equations. The first half of the unit demonstrates the central role linear algebra plays in mathematics by covering the fundamental concepts of vector spaces and the analysis of linear…
Data Handling and Statistics 2
Data Handling and Statistics 2 is the second of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is designed to extend students' knowledge of statistical data analysis. It builds on the concepts introduced in…
Operations Research 2
This unit teaches students skills and techniques that are used to answer practical questions arising in Operations Research. These questions typically also arise in Engineering, Management, Finance, Economics, and Teaching. For example, How long do I expect to have to…
Algebra and Real Analysis
This third year, first-semester unit continues the development of crucial mathematical ideas, in particular providing core knowledge in abstract algebra and real analysis. The focus is an appreciation of the unity of algebraic structures appearing across many areas of mathematics…
Complex Analysis and Transform Theory
This unit gives an overview of some of the key ideas and concepts that underpin modern applied mathematics. There are three distinct elements that will be covered: (i) an introduction to complex analysis, in which we discuss the important theories…
Group Theory and Functional Analysis
This third year, second-semester unit covers some of the fundamental abstract structures, processes and relationships that underpin all of mathematics. The first half of the unit focuses on the central role groups play in modern algebra together with their application…
Computational Techniques 3
Numerical methods are necessary in science and engineering, because most problems of practical interest are just too difficult to be solved in “closed form”. While many important problems, such as the motion of a mass on a spring etc., have…
Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3
Partial differential equations (PDEs) are arise in many areas of applied mathematics; whenever a problem changes continuously in space and in time as, for example, in fluid flow or a description of the spread of a virus, PDEs are inevitably…
Dynamical Systems and Chaos
This is a physics and mathematics discipline elective unit. Recommended for students doing an Honours in Physics or Applied Mathematics. Suitable unit for graduate students in interdisciplinary applied science who lack theoretical background in dynamical systems. Offered only in odd…
Fluid Mechanics
This is a physics and mathematics discipline elective unit which is recommended for students doing an Honours in Physics or Applied Mathematics. The unit is suitable for graduate students in interdisciplinary applied science who lack theoretical background in fluid mechanics.…
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution is a core first year unit for BSc students majoring in Plant Science and important for any student studying Biological Sciences. Cell biology, genetics and evolution are fundamental to an understanding of the processes of…
Introduction to Chemistry
This unit covers introductory chemistry for students with no previous knowledge of chemistry. This unit explores the basic chemical concepts with a particular focus on bonding and structure as well as applying theories of chemical reactions and equilibria to perform…
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms- how they work and their role in our world and can tell us much about the origin and history of life. Microorganisms drive essential nutrient and chemical cycles that support life, cause infectious diseases…
Microbes and Man
Microorganisms, though invisibly small, collectively make up the majority of the living matter on Earth and have profound influences on many aspects of our lives. This unit will draw on contemporary, real-world examples to explore the influence and impact of…
Inflammation, Infection and Immunity
In this unit, you will explore the cellular and molecular functions of the human immune system in health and disease; the molecular pathogenic mechanisms of selected infectious agents causing disease in humans; and the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance…
Foodborne Pathogens
Food safety comprises a broad range of scientific endeavours that are important in human society. Maintenance of food security and public health requires vigilance in the food supply, including safety, traceability, epidemiology and the ecology of food-borne pathogens. The science…
Plant Pathology
The focus of this unit is on advanced topics of plant disease biology and management. Concepts will be illustrated with diseases caused by viral and virus-like agents, phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi in agricultural and horticultural systems. Topics include infection biology,…
Advanced Food Safety Management
Traditional approaches to food safety assurance are failing to keep up with the modern food industry. In response, and to harmonise international trade in food, food safety management is moving to a "risk-based approach that relies strongly on synthesis of…
Food Microbiology
This unit considers explores the roles of microorganisms in the production, deterioration and safety of foods, with a strong focus on ecological and physiological perspectives. It examines how key environmental factors such as temperature, water activity and pH affect microbial…
Ecosystem Microbiology
The unit covers the principles of environmental microbiology and microbial ecology: that is, the behaviour of microorganisms in ecosystems and how they can affect the world around us. A focus is placed on the role of microorganisms in major ecosystems…
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1B
This unit is designed to introduce you to the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive systems of the human body. The regulation of body temperature will also be studied in the unit. The unit will…
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A
This unit is designed to introduce you to human cells and tissues and the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, defence, musculoskeletal and neuroendocrine systems in the human body. The unit will include: (a) the basic facts and concepts relating…
Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition
Provides you with a broad introduction to metabolic and nutritional aspects of biochemistry, and laboratory techniques in biochemical analysis of tissues and enzymes. Major topics include structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; the integration and control…
Molecular Biology in Health & Disease
This unit focuses on molecular biology in human health and disease. You will be introduced to processes regulating gene expression; protein structure-function relationships; proteostasis and post-translational modification mechanisms; and signalling pathways controlling cell fate, cell cycle and apoptosis. You will…
Biomolecular Approaches to Medical Research
This unit provides students with an understanding of how contemporary approaches in molecular biology are being used to address problems in human health and wellbeing. This includes an introduction to genomics and proteomics. The use of molecular biology and protein…
Systems-based Approaches to Medical Research
This unit provides students with an understanding of how systems-based approaches are being used to address problems in human health and wellbeing. Students will plan and undertake experiments investigating disease mechanism using systems-based tools and approaches to data collection and…
Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This unit provides students with an understanding of recent developments and contemporary issues in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. Areas covered include topics related to signal transduction, gene regulation and epigenetics, and DNA damage and repair. Topics are…
Human Genetics
Genetics forms the nexus between human biology and the environment with almost every human disease having a genetic component. This course covers the basic tenets of human genetics, introducing genetic concepts and building on these throughout the course. This will…
Genetics for Ecology and Evolution
This unit focuses on the application of genetics to ecology and evolution, with a particular emphasis on biodiversity conservation and restoration. It also examines how traits, genes and genomes change over time, and how this can be applied to understanding…
Physics 1A
The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in mechanics, properties of matter, and oscillations, as well as to appreciate the mathematical framework through which quantitative problems in these areas can be solved. On completion of the…
Physics 1B
The unit KYA102 Physics 1B is the second semester unit designed for students who intend to proceed with further studies in Physics in later years, or who will be proceeding to other courses for which a strong Physics background is…
Waves and Kinetic Theory
The unit KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory is the core unit in physics major for second year, first semester. It is also suitable for students who wish to study physics beyond first year but who do not intend to major…
Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
This unit introduces you to the concepts of modern classical electromagnetic theory based on Maxwell's Equations, starting from the basic observational phenomena of electrostatics and magnetostatics, and working through the invention of classical fields and the application of vector calculus…
Stellar and Planetary Physics
Stellar and Planetary Physics is an advanced unit in the Physics Major focusing on the production of energy in stars and the structure and energy balance of planets, including the Earth-Sun system and the physics of climate. Different sections of…
Quantum Mechanics
KYA321 Quantum Mechanics provides a rigorous introduction to the theory that underpins the modern understanding of matter and radiation. We start from the semi-classical understanding of the blackbody spectrum of light and the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom and…
Statistical Physics and Solid State Physics
The objective of this course is to provide a thorough grounding in statistical physics and solid state physics. Statistical physics describes the structure of bulk matter - solids, liquids, gases, plasmas - in terms of very general assumptions about the…
Genetics and Evolution
Genetics & Evolution is a core second year unit for BSc students majoring in Plant Science and important for any student studying Biological Sciences, such as Ecology or Zoology. With a strong focus on practical skills, this unit provides the…
Functional Plant Biology
This unit is designed to provide students with a state-of-the-art knowledge of plant function, focusing on central concepts of plant responses to drought stress, nutrient availability and light environment. These plant behavioural characteristics are essential for understanding the way plants…
Plants of Tasmania
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the diversity of plants found in Tasmania. In online delivery, we examine the major natural vegetation communities in Tasmania, and critically appraise current understanding of past and present processes that have shaped these…
Structured Reasoning with Applications
This unit introduces students to foundational approaches for organising information, analysing patterns, and modelling real-world systems. It covers sets, logical reasoning, numerical methods, counting techniques, and introductory matrix models that underpin contemporary data analysis, scientific inquiry, and technology. Through a…
Probability Models
The unit equips students to proficiently analyse real-world systems with inherent uncertainties using contemporary probability models. Skills and knowledge gained will be applicable to a broad spectrum of scientific and industrial challenges. It deepens understanding through both theory and practice,…
Data Handling and Statistics 3
Data Handling and Statistics 3 is the third applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is required in the Statistics and Decision Science major and it provides an extension of the concepts, methods and…
Modelling and Optimisation
This unit equips students with skills in modelling and optimising real world systems using discrete-state-space models and modern optimisation methods. These approaches are fundamental for analysing systems that evolve over time, particularly under uncertainty. Throughout the unit, you will develop…
Modern Statistical Modelling
Modern statistical modelling (KMA356) is a third year undergraduate unit offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). The unit presents modern statistical methods for developing applied models and confronting them with real world data. You will be shown how simulation…
Communicating Sustainability
Sustainability is a central concept for communities pursuing social and economic goals within ecological limits. Yet the different ways sustainability is defined, communicated and enacted reflects the wide range of underlying values, perspectives and priorities at stake. In this unit,…
Engaging with Sustainability
Contemporary media is saturated with images of extreme weather events, hunger, poverty, conflict, pollution, austerity, and financial crisis. Mounting evidence suggests the 21st century will be defined by unprecedented challenges related to environmental instability, economic inequality and risks to social…
Humans: Earth Shapers
Earth is a lively and dynamic planet that is undergoing rapid changes wrought by the activities of humans. In what ways are these changes impacting on us and other species? Are we precipitating another mass extinction; the 6th major mass…
Sustainability
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concept of sustainability starting with the transformations necessary for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a way that organises them into 6 logical groups. You will examine…
Local Lives for a Sustainable Planet
This capstone unit will give you the opportunity to bring together your learnings and apply sustainability knowledge and literacy to aspects of your own life, and to identify how it can contribute to sustainable outcomes within your wider community and…
Systems Thinking
This unit takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex adaptive systems and developing practical skills in systems thinking. It is structured into five inter-related modules, beginning and ending with philosophical reflection on the human capacity to think about systems. Students…
Natural Resource Economics
Practical, public policy-orientated lectures and tutorials in this unit explore the practical issues of resource management using international, Australian and Tasmanian case studies. There will be specific focus on the sustainable yield of fisheries and the management of forests for…
Modern Political Ideologies
This unit introduces students to the study of political ideas focusing on some of the major ideological frameworks that have and continue to guide political action in the modern era. In the unit, students will consider liberal, conservative, Marxist, fascist,…
Change Agents for Sustainability
The most complex and important challenges facing societies today bring together concerns about environmental, political, economic, and cultural sustainability. Guided by an interdisciplinary teaching team with expertise in life sciences, social sciences, and business, this unit enables you to investigate…
Food, Health and Environment
This unit investigates the components of a healthy and sustainable food system (production to consumption) from a multidisciplinary perspective, focusing on the domains of health, environment, economy and society. Students will critically analyse the concept of the ‘Sustainable Diet’ and…
Globalisation and Society: Power, Inequality and Conflict
This unit explores the different ways in which our everyday lives are connected increasingly to global events, issues and problems. Through three core modules – Approaches to Globalisation; Global Challenges and Threats; and, Global Futures – you will discover why…
International Mobility: Global Sustainability and Local Responses in the Indo-Pacific
In this unit you will undertake a funded 4-week immersive trip to an Indo-Pacific nation, engaging with leaders from public, private and civil society, to explore the impact of global environmental issues at the local level. Working individually, and in…
Political Ecologies of Development
Political ecology is a diverse area of study, professional practice and activism that integrates the pursuit of justice, sustainability and development. Political ecology builds intellectual and emotional clarity by unearthing root causes of environmental problems and guiding transformative actions to…
Sustainability Placement Experience
Immerse yourself in real-world sustainability by engaging in a sustainability-based placement experience. You will be presented with dynamic sustainability opportunities where you will apply your skills, knowledge and University studies to engage with industry and community led projects and participate in…
Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of animal behaviour within an evolutionary and ecological framework. There is an emphasis on fundamental principles (e.g., the ways in which animals interact with their own and other species and the…
Fauna of Tasmania
Tasmania has a distinctive fauna, even in Australian contexts, but it illustrates a range of principles that are globally relevant. This unit will provide students with an understanding of the factors that influence the diversity and distribution of biota, with…
Aquatic Animal Physiology and Behaviour
In this unit you will gain a comprehensive understanding of animal physiology and behaviour with a focus on ectothermic vertebrates that live in wet places. We will learn about the different strategies that aquatic animals employ to breathe, move, regulate,…
Antarctic Ecology
This course will provide you with fundamental knowledge about Antarctic ecology from the terrestrial system, through the Antarctic marine systems, to the subantarctic system. Emphasis is placed on understanding the links between the physical environment and its influence on biological…
Marine Ecology
In Marine Ecology you will learn about the fundamental features and processes of a variety of marine systems. These include the influence of physical processes (at a range of scales) on communities and productivity; ecology of feeding and predator–prey…
Common Questions
Students can specialise in areas such as 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 in areas like optical astronomy for their Honours thesis.
Yes, the University of Tasmania has the Greenhill Observatory north of Hobart, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes. Because of its location in the southern hemisphere, the observatory can observe stellar objects near the south celestial pole that are impossible to observe from most of the northern hemisphere.
Students in the Physics department at the University of Tasmania report receiving incredible support from mentors and teachers. The department is noted for the sheer enthusiasm of its physics teachers, and there is a strong culture of active research with new publications being regularly produced.
Yes, the Honours degree provides a strong pathway to PhD study. For instance, students completing Honours theses in areas like Astrophysics can pursue PhD research on the same topics, as demonstrated by students who plan to continue studying their Honours thesis subjects at the doctoral level.
Students can major in subjects such as mathematics and physics as part of their Bachelor of Science degree, with the opportunity to study specialised units in astrophysics during their second and third years of study.
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