Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Take your academic journey further with an honours degree at the #2 globally ranked university for Marine and Freshwater Biology. An honours year is a one year (full time) up to three years (part-time) program designed for high-achieving students who are ready to deepen their expertise and explore their passion through research. Honours combines advanced study with a significant research project in your chosen field. Whether you're aiming to boost your employability, develop specialised analytical skills, or pave the way to a PhD, an honours degree offers a powerful platform to elevate your academic and professional future. Delivered by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) - a globally recognised centre of excellence - you’ll study at the gateway to Antarctica, with access to world-class facilities and living laboratories in Tasmania’s coastal and open waters. This program is ideal for students seeking to pursue a research career, gain a competitive edge in the job market, or prepare for postgraduate study. This course is fully equivalent to an honours degree from any other university and satisfies the eligibility requirements for research higher degrees and postgraduate scholarships. You can start in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

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