About Us

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.

Science(Honours)

Introduction

This 1 year full-time, 2 year part-time (maximum) course is available at Hobart and, subject to available supervision, at Launceston.

Admission & Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with prerequisites in the field of study. Admission is subject to appropriate supervision being available.
Graduates from other universities with prerequisites acceptable to the Faculty may be accepted as candidates for the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide:

  • advanced training in the major area of the student's pass degree,
  • opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, eg MSc and PhD programs and employment in research organisations, and
  • in-depth knowledge in a single area of science.


Career Outcomes

Honours graduates are highly competitive for professional careers in their area of specialisation. Employment opportunities also exist in more general areas as detailed in the following discipline entries:

Aquaculture

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Computing

Geography and Environmental Studies

Geology

Mathematics

Microbiology/Immunology

Plant Science

Physics

Psychology

Zoology


Professional Recognition

Graduates of the BSc(Hons) are eligible for membership of a number of professional organisations. Specific details are provided under individual discipline entries in the Handbook.

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