Bachelor of Marine and Antarct - University of T

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,950

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

Duration

12 months

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Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Marine Biology | Marine Science

Area of study

Natural Science

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

AUD 39,950

About Program

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours equips students with advanced knowledge and research skills in marine and Antarctic science. It prepares graduates for careers in research organizations, industry, or postgraduate studies. The program can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, with compulsory units covering specialized areas of marine and Antarctic science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours provides students with advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialized area of marine and/or Antarctic science; training in research as preparation for employment in a research organization, or for postgraduate study in Masters of PhD programs; and equips students with knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in industry. The degree is fully equivalent to an honours degree with any other University School and satisfies the usual eligibility requirements for research higher degrees and postgraduate scholarships. The program can be taken in one year full-time or two years part-time study. Students can commence the program in either semester 1 or semester 2.

Outline:

Full Time Students:

Please enrol in Part 1 (25%) and Part 2 (25%) in one semester and Part 3 (25%) and Part 4 (25%) in the following semester.

Part Time Students:

Please enrol in Part 1 (25%) in one semester, followed by Part 2 (25%) in the following semester and so on.

Compulsory Units

KSM401 Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 1 of 4)

KSM402 Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 2 of 4)

KSM403 Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 3 of 4)

KSM404 Marine and Antarctic Science Honours (Part 4 of 4)

Assessment:

Learning Outcomes

Be able to locate, evaluate and synthesize published information within a prescribed field of knowledge. Be able to understand and identify core concepts and key issues within the marine or Antarctic environment. Gain experience of literature research methods and tools, data collection and analysis, and relevant field and/or laboratory techniques. Possess sufficient research and/or technical skills to allow them to complete an in-depth research study in a specialized area related to the marine and/or Antarctic environments. Be able to communicate research concepts and findings in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals. Be capable of writing a research proposal or scientific (natural or social) report/paper to a standard acceptable to a funding body and a peer-reviewed journal. Be able to deliver a presentation to a standard required for a meeting of an Australian professional society. Have the capacity to develop a coherent argument and defend a position or outcome supported by evidence based on published literature and/or research data.

Careers:

Career outcomes This course leads to career opportunities in marine and Antarctic science and policy including disciplines such as: oceanography, climate modelling, meteorology, marine chemistry, marine geology and marine and Antarctic biology and ecology. The research training provided in the course may lead to positions in government and state research laboratories such as CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, the Australian Antarctic Division, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, or management agencies such as 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.