When you study with us, you’ll be learning on the edge of one of the world’s greatest natural laboratories, alongside internationally renowned experts. Tasmania’s island location is the international gateway to Antarctica, home to thriving fisheries and acquaculture industries, and our diverse marine habitats makes us truly one of the best places to study in the world. The skills and knowledge you gain in this degree could see you making a real impact on practices, processes and policies on a local, national or worldwide scale. This degree gives you a broad foundation in the study of temperate marine, Antarctic, and Southern Ocean science. We also offer specialist majors that other universities reserve for post graduate study, giving you breadth and depth of specialist knowledge. Group work, projects and field trips provide extra challenges, and you have significant opportunities to engage with industry, and work alongside world-class researchers. The improved understanding and continued management of our marine environments, and Antarctica, is vital for the future of humanity. This degree can set you on the path to contributing to this global mission.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. We have provided a list of countries and their academic qualifications that meet the University's minimum entry requirements. For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Bachelor of Science requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5.