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The University of Tasmania was officially established on 1st January 1890, by an Act of the Colony's Parliament and was only the fourth university to be established in nineteenth-century Australia. The University was originally located on the Domain in Hobart. As the University developed, it outgrew its original place and in the early 1940's began to transfer its departments to Sandy Bay, which became the new home for the institution.Aquaculture
Introduction
This 3-year full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Launceston. Subject to attendance and timetable requirements, the course may be available part time over 6 years.
Admission & Prerequisites
Minimum University entrance requirements. In addition there are TCE prerequisites to some first-year units. If applicants do not have these specific prerequisites, they may be able to undertake bridging units.
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide students with a broad scientific background in aquatic biology and specific orientation towards a career path in aquaculture. It will develop students' ability to communicate, both within and outside the scientific community, and to learn independently. As graduates, students will be able to adapt and contribute to technological advances and be able to use their scientific knowledge with wisdom and responsibility.
Career Outcomes
The combined approach of broad-based aquatic biology with a comprehensive strand of specialist aquaculture subjects ensures graduates are highly employable throughout the aquaculture industry or in applied aquatic biology. Recent graduate surveys demonstrate 90% are either employed in this or related industries or are undertaking higher studies in aquaculture. Possible career paths include work in farming as an owner, manager or technician; or as a research assistant in aquaculture or applied aquatic biology, in university or government departments, or proceeding to higher qualifications to become a research scientist or consultant .
Articulation to/from Course
Assoicate Degree in Aquaculture or Diploma in Aquaculture. Credit of up to one year may also be given for work completed in appropriate TAFE and other university courses approved by the Faculty.
Graduates are eligible to progress to the S4MBachelor of Aquaculture with Honours program.
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