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Gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change. Our climate action courses provide a strong foundation in scientific principles and practical applications, preparing you for impactful careers in this critical field.
Experience Tasmania as your living laboratory, where hands-on learning and fieldwork bring your studies to life. You'll be part of a community of dedicated individuals who share your commitment to addressing climate change. Together, we can take meaningful steps to protect Tasmania’s unique environment and inspire action worldwide.
Climate change won’t wait, and neither should you. Start making an impact today by turning your commitment into actions that create lasting change. Empower yourself to take the first step toward making a difference and transform eco-anxiety into proactive solutions. Your path to making a real impact starts now.
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time
Hobart, Launceston
4 years full-time
Hobart
CRICOS 094552A
Over $250,000 worth of scholarships
Exclusively offered each year to Agricultural Science students.
Learn beyond the classroom
Engage in hands-on industry learning from either the Hobart or Launceston campuses.
Gain career-ready experience
Work placement units provide you with firsthand experience at world-class Tasmanian businesses.
Join a thriving, globally critical industry that is constantly evolving with the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
Agriculture is evolving to meet the challenges of a changing world, and you can be part of the solution. Help create more sustainable food systems, protect natural resources, and develop innovations that support both people and the planet.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (with Honours), studied in Launceston or Hobart, gives you a strong foundation in the physical and biological sciences across diverse agricultural disciplines. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to contribute to a resilient, climate-conscious future in industries worldwide.
Customise your studies with one or both majors: Crop Science and Plant Health and/or Sustainable Agriculture. These majors are closely linked to our research strengths and industry connections, preparing you to lead positive change through science, innovation, and collaboration.
Be part of a generation shaping a more sustainable world through knowledge, action, and impact.
Study options in this degree
During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. That group of units is called a major, and is an area of focus in your degree. Find out more at What is a Major?
Current global trends are towards increased consumption of high-value plant-based foods. This major will help you learn how to increase the productivity and sustainability of both animals and plants. Your learning will focus on crop production and crop protection, and includes the study of chemistry, botany, microbiology and farm business economics. Specialist units of study include plant physiology, agronomy, horticultural science, entomology and plant pathology.
In the third year, you will have the opportunity for work placements to build networks and gain confidence in your skills and knowledge upon graduation.
Ecologically sustainable practices are essential to primary production. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology and farm business economics. It focuses on agricultural sustainability and biophysical processes. Pasture, soil and animal sciences are examined at local, landscape, national and global levels. Other specialist units of study include farming systems and agricultural technology.
This degree contains an embedded honours year where you will complete a series of core units, plus either a Research or Professional stream of study.
By completing Honours within the fourth year of your Bachelor of Agricultural Science, you can boost your skills in research, project planning and critical thinking. This will further deepen your subject knowledge, providing valuable support for your future career.
The professional stream contains a series of case studies selected from different areas of agriculture to help contextualise your learning and fully prepare you for your future career. Industries include horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetable cropping, dairy, and water policy.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For postgraduate course information, please visit the Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation)
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time
Hobart
4 years full-time
Hobart
CRICOS 089220G
Industry connected lectures
Learn from engineers who are developing innovative solutions in the energy sector.
Design, build and drive an electric race car
Design, build and drive an electric race car as part of our Motorsport Team.
Connect with industry partners
Enjoy work placement opportunities with companies like GHD, Hydro, Entura and INCAT.
Engineers solve real-world problems
Engineer a climate-safe future
Engineers are creative thinkers, driven to solve problems and make a difference. At the University of Tasmania, you’ll learn to design practical, climate-resilient solutions to challenges like renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, low-emissions technologies and circular design.
What is Climate Safe Engineering?
Climate Safe Engineering is about designing systems, products and infrastructure that reduce emissions, minimise environmental harm and help communities adapt to a changing climate. It means creating solutions that are sustainable, resilient and fit for the future.
Build your foundation
In first year, you’ll explore the fundamentals of engineering through a climate-focused lens, gaining essential technical knowledge while considering environmental impact. This gives you time to discover your interests before choosing a specialisation.
Learn by doing
From second year, you’ll combine advanced technical skills with hands-on labs, workshops and real-world projects that focus on climate action and sustainability. You’ll also complete 12 weeks of industry placement, helping you apply your learning in a professional setting.
Graduate with impact
Your final year culminates in an honours project, where you’ll apply your knowledge to create meaningful change. You'll graduate job-ready, with professional experience and strong industry connections.
PRIMED
The PRIMED (Profession Ready Industry Merged Engineering Degree) program is designed to enhance your Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours degree. This initiative allows you to interact with practising engineers through various structured activities, both on and off campus. Starting from your first semester, you will engage with industry representatives, ensuring professional readiness upon graduation.
The program involves classroom activities, site visits, workshops, design challenges, and work placements. All engineering students participate in 12 weeks of industrial experience, usually during the summer between the third and fourth years. Students typically arrange these placements through connections made during their studies. These experiences may be paid at the appropriate award rate and can lead to graduate positions based on your performance.
Study options in this degree
A Specialisation is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area.
Civil engineers focus on designing, planning and constructing the world we live in – both above and below the ground. Projects include dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports, and structures across all scales.
Through project based learning, you will solve real world problems in an industry focused program - with strong connections to the structural, timber, geotechnical, and rock engineering industries. You will develop valuable knowledge and skills in design and analysis that will be the foundation for your Civil Engineering career.
Electrical engineers manage projects across the generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical energy. They are currently reinventing the world’s energy systems, working across a scale that crosses continents. In local communities, delivering reliable, sustainable power can tackle poverty and save lives.
As part of your studies, you will visit local industry sites, including substations and renewable energy generators. You will learn the fundamentals of power systems and how power systems are evolving worldwide, and how you can contribute to the shift to more renewable energy. You will also participate in a range of projects where you will design, simulate and evaluate future power systems.
Mechanical engineers are involved in design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, maintenance, safety and management; working across diverse global industries.
Some of the largest and most complicated machines on the planet, from ships and aircraft to highly technical mechatronics and automation, require the skills and knowledge of a mechanical engineer.
The Mechanical Engineering specialisation features the latest theory and practise of analysis and design of mechanical systems. The course incorporates technology-integrated and industry-relevant curriculum that is well regarded by employers.
Other study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering provides you the option to combine specialisations from science and engineering to create a truly customised degree.
In addition to the engineering specialisations above, you may also wish to look at our Maritime Engineering study options.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Bachelor of Geospatial Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Hobart
3 years full-time
Hobart
CRICOS 114009K
Graduate with a certified drone pilot licence
Learn to use drones for scientific research and data collection.
Connect with industry partners
Work with industry through project-based units.
Go beyond the classroom
Use industry leading equipment in the field while exploring Tasmania's living laboratory.
Understand the relationship between community and environment to drive meaningful impact
Geospatial scientists measure, map and model our world. You could play a critical role in the decisions that affect our society and influence the world of tomorrow.
This degree will give you hands-on experience with the full range of traditional land surveying equipment as well as modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems), airborne and satellite remote sensing, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and laser scanning (3D point cloud processing).
You'll learn practical skills that are highly relevant across disciplines such as Environmental Management, Geography, Geoscience, Computing and Information Systems, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science, Marine Science, and Antarctic Science.
Catalyst Program
Want to combine your degree with overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships and special events? Our Catalyst Program offers domestic high achieving school leavers all this and more.
All domestic students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value, and gain experience that will make you stand out in your chosen field. Learn more about the Catalyst Program
Study options in this degree
During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. That group of units is called a major, and is an area of focus in your degree. Find out more at What is a Major?
The Data Analytics major complements your geospatial core units by providing a comprehensive study pathway that integrates data handling, statistics, programming, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and big data computing. Pursuing this major will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage, analyse, and interpret data using digital tool and solutions.
Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and applications, allowing you to proficiently manipulate, analyse, and interpret data. These skills will enable you to uncover valuable patterns, trends, and relationships, empowering you to contribute to solving real-world issues.
By graduation, you will have mastered the art of harnessing the power of geospatial data analytics. Equipped to integrate and analyse multidimensional datasets, you'll generate comprehensive insights and provide data-driven recommendations.
In this major you will develop a deep and scientific understanding of the intricate interactions between physical landscapes, human activities, and environmental systems. This knowledge will equip you with the skills necessary to make informed decisions pertaining to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable utilisation of our natural resources.
You'll have the chance to participate in hands-on learning experiences and go on enriching field trips, which could involve visits to Tasmania's extraordinary and unique island environments. Experiences in field trips and practical classes will allow you to develop skills to measure, monitor, and manage physical environment processes that impact human society.
You’ll gain practical skills such as utilising global positioning systems, employing rapid topographic survey techniques, conducting microclimatic data collection, analysing soil composition, measuring geomorphological features, conducting vegetation and fauna surveys, and mapping and data entry.
The demand for surveying professionals is constantly growing, and this major equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in various industries and occupations. Whether it's working in land, engineering, mining, or hydrographic surveying, graduates are in high demand. Opportunities in environmental management, geospatial data collection and analysis, and land development planning are also available.
Your studies have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. You can apply your theoretical knowledge in practical settings as you learn to collect accurate data, analyse it, and create detailed models of the land, buildings, and infrastructure.
Through fieldwork and site visits, you'll gain also valuable experience in using the latest surveying equipment and technologies to measure and map the physical environment.
The accredited major provides a clear pathway to further your studies and become a registered land surveyor. If you wish to progress to registration under State and Territory legislation as practising land and cadastral surveyors will need to complete the 1-year Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Geospatial Science can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences with Honours.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Geospatial Science who wish to progress to registration under State and Territory legislation as practising land and cadastral surveyors will need to complete the 1-year Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying.
You may also wish to explore postgraduate studies in Environmental Geospatial Science.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Hobart
3 years full-time
Hobart
CRICOS 081797J
Connect with the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best marine and Antarctic science researchers.
Engage with the thriving aquaculture industry
Work closely with Tasmania’s thriving sustainable aquaculture industry.
Work placement and industry tours
Take advantage of opportunities for work placement and industry tours with local and international partners.
Study Marine and Antarctic Science in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural laboratories
Tasmania is one of the best places in the world to study marine and Antarctic environments, and this degree—Australia’s only one of its kind—equips you with the knowledge and skills to help protect and sustainably manage these vital ecosystems.
With the climate and our oceans changing, there has never been a more important time to study Marine and Antarctic Science. This degree prepares you for careers in marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and Antarctic research—helping to safeguard marine biodiversity, food security, and the health of our planet.
You’ll study core units covering marine resource management, marine and Antarctic ecosystems, and the role of ocean currents in regulating the global climate system. You'll also develop essential mapping and data analysis skills to understand environmental change and contribute to real-world solutions.
Tailor your studies by choosing one of five majors, each grounded in world-leading research and focused on tackling the challenges facing our marine and polar regions.
Turn your passion for the ocean into meaningful action—study where science meets impact.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
Solving complex geopolitical environmental issues requires an understanding of science. Learn to effectively communicate with government and influence policy-making. Take a multidisciplinary approach to learning with topics ranging from Marine Ecology to Law and International Relations.
You'll be able to work closely with influential decision-makers within the industry, including organisations like the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE). These close collaborations provide valuable insights into the governance and management of marine and Antarctic environments and enhance your employability prospects. The strong demand for individuals with a marine science background in these organisations highlights the significance of this major in preparing you for impactful careers in marine and Antarctic governance.
Careers in Marine and Antarctic Governance include:
- Communications Manager/Officer - Oversee internal and external communications through various channels, synthesising and distilling complex, high-level information for a variety of audiences.
- Policy Analyst - Research data, relationships, and policy developments surrounding environmental challenges and provide recommendations for their solutions based on legislation and policies.
- Legal Consultant - Provide advice and recommendations on legal rights and obligations, ensuring operations are conducted within the framework of the law.
- Environmental Management - Ensuring the operations of the business or research body adhere to environmental legislation and developing and implementing strategies to promote environmental best practices.
- Project Manager - Responsibility for the planning and execution of a project, including coordination, budgeting, and progress reporting.
This major provides a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of marine ecosystems and gain a comprehensive understanding of the role played by plants and animals in sustaining these fragile environments. Our classrooms extend far beyond traditional walls, from the giant kelp forests of Tasmania to the remarkable birds and mammals of the Southern Ocean. Get ready to explore the temperate reefs, unravel the secrets of the southern reef's sustainability, and discover the wonders of marine ecosystems in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean.
Immerse yourself in practical classes that involve a range of lab and field-based activities, and learn how to apply cutting-edge research tools to gain an understanding of the changing marine ecosystems. During your third year, you'll participate in a high-level research project on a six-day field trip to Maria Island. Here, you'll apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting, design and conduct field research, and gain hands-on experience in marine biology.
Careers in Marine Biology include:
- Threatened Species Biologist - Research the biology and ecology of threatened species, identify the underlying mechanisms for their vulnerability, and provide recommendations for their protection and population restoration.
- Marine Park Manager - Oversee the conservation and protection of important regions of the marine environment by managing policy, use, and activities.
- Conservation Biologist - Develop a comprehensive understanding of the environment and ecology of a region of interest, and create plans to restore or maintain the health of the ecosystem.
- Antarctic Scientist - Supervise the implementation and delivery of programs by coordinating research teams.
Sustainable fisheries are critical for global protein demand but also support community-based activities of significance, such as recreational fishing. Our dedicated researchers actively contribute to advancing knowledge in the field, and studying alongside them will give you the skills to understand how we can use marine resources sustainably and equitably.
Work closely with local industry and global experts in fisheries science, gaining the qualifications necessary to make a meaningful impact in this critical field. Your studies include hands-on experience with fishing technology and exposure to the contemporary needs of industry, stakeholders, policy, and management. Learn about applying cutting-edge science to real-world management through close study with our research programs.
Careers in Marine Resource Management include:
- Marine/Fisheries Research Scientist - Study fish for various research purposes such as understanding disease, natural habitats, and fish behaviour. They can choose to work in fields related to basic fishery research or applied research.
- Fisheries Observer - A fisheries observer is an independent specialist who serves onboard commercial fishing vessels, fish processing plants, and other platforms, gathering data. Their primary functions include observing and documenting commercial fishing catches, collecting vessel, technical, and biological data, monitoring operations, and documenting interactions with threatened, endangered, and protected species. These observers play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting sustainable fishing practices.
- Environmental Consultant - Provide expert assessment and advice regarding the management and mitigation of environmental issues arising from industrial, commercial or governmental initiatives or activities.
- Environmental/Fisheries Technician - Assist in the compliance of environmental laws and regulations through the assessment of environmental samples, ensuring the appropriate mitigation of pollution and waste products.
- Compliance Officer - Provide oversight for the day-to-day operations of a company or institution, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations at local, regional, and national levels of government.
Oceans, Ice and Climate explores the vast world that covers more than 70% of our blue planet. In this major, you'll gain a profound understanding of ocean dynamics, climate variability, and the carbon cycle.
Collaborating with respected researchers and industry contacts such as the CSIRO and the Australian Antarctic Division, you'll delve into pressing issues such as the changing Antarctic sea ice, the impact of melting glaciers, and global ocean circulation shifts. Collaborating with IMAS researchers could include experiences like joining a research voyage aboard the RV Investigator, providing first-hand experience and invaluable insight into the world's oceans.
Careers in Oceans, Ice and Climate include:
- Physical Oceanographer - Research the physical processes of the ocean, including their effects on climate dynamics, as well as the global transport of nutrients and contaminants.
- Meteorologist - Our degree provides great qualifications for internships offered at the Bureau of Meteorology, working as a weather forecaster.
- Hydrologist - Offer hydrogeological expertise to businesses involved in water sourcing, quality assessment, and wastewater treatment.
- Data Analyst - Ensure the protection of our marine environment by managing programs, initiatives, and infrastructure designed to prevent and respond to emergencies and marine pollution.
Aquaculture produces seafood and marine products to meet global demand for protein and nutraceuticals. Learn how to produce various aquatic species alongside industry partners in the fastest-growing sustainable food sector globally. While studying side-by-side with research teams, you'll gain exposure to innovations within the Aquaculture sector and systems to manage environmental impacts. Linking marine science with innovation and applied technology, you'll support environmental, community and economic initiatives and enjoy a broad range of local and global career opportunities, including academic, governance or industry roles.
Our strong connections with the local Tasmanian industry, including Australia's biggest aquaculture companies, provide invaluable opportunities for gaining practical insights and real-world experience in sustainable aquaculture. Work closely with professionals at the forefront of the aquaculture sector, participate in site visits to fish farms, hatcheries, and processing facilities, and witness firsthand the various stages of aquaculture production.
Careers in Sustainable Aquaculture include:
- Aquarium and Conservation Aquaculture - Apply marine plant and animal biology and physiology to explore, conserve, and safeguard marine biodiversity for future generations.
- Environmental Monitoring and Biosecurity - Develop, implement, and enforce policies aimed at safeguarding Australian aquatic ecosystems while ensuring the sustainable future of commercial seafood production.
- Commercial Aquaculture - Translate scientific advancements into innovation by enhancing commercial hatchery and production systems, and developing new aquaculture species.
- Fish Health and Nutrition - Conduct research and design innovative products and technologies to enhance animal welfare, improve performance, and ensure the quality of seafood products.
- Technology Industries - Integrate animal and plant biology with advanced technology and multi-trophic systems to sustainably produce seafood in onshore, coastal, and offshore environments.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with honours.
Visit the Marine and Antarctic Postgraduate page for postgraduate study options. These postgraduate courses combine marine science with a focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctic, providing an ideal study experience for a career in marine biology and the fisheries and aquaculture industries.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Hobart
3 years full-time
Hobart
CRICOS 113032H
Learn to make a difference from those who do
Learn alongside the researchers who are fighting to save our planet.
Immerse yourself in nature and conservation
Tasmania is a living laboratory steeped in World Heritage accessible from our campus doors.
Field trips from first to final year
Take part in overnight field trips and outdoor experiences throughout your studies.
Study the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation to understand global challenges and shape a better future
There is no better place to study natural environments and conservation than Tasmania. With 23% of the state recognised as World Heritage and 42% protected as conservation areas, Tasmania is a living laboratory where you can explore real-world solutions to environmental challenges. Your studies will also connect you to the rich culture and history of conservation in Tasmania, a place where science and action go hand in hand.
Understanding the connections between nature and human society is key to protecting and managing our natural world. In this degree, you’ll develop the critical thinking and practical skills needed to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable land and resource management—preparing you for a career that makes a real impact.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
This degree contains a major in Natural Environment Management, where you will gain a solid, field-based foundation in the relationships between people and nature. You will also develop the knowledge, experience and skills in understanding and managing natural environments and conservation.
Through your choice of elective units, you can then customise the degree towards outcomes and career paths that match your passions. Some focus areas include:
Discover how living things interact with their environment in one of the world's most exceptional learning environments - Tasmania. You'll study climate, soil, flora, fauna, and geology, with many opportunities for fieldwork in diverse landscapes. Our staff includes Aboriginal Tasmanians, providing invaluable insights into the local environment and its management.
Emergency Management is a vital function for any organisation, particularly those tasked with mitigating environmental impacts in the wake of disasters. These units focus on developing plans, structures, and arrangements to coordinate the efforts of multiple agencies in responding comprehensively to various environmental crises.
Learn about resource economics and the conservation of nature in productive landscapes. From wood to wool production, you will learn in the field and from experts with close connections to primary producers, regulators, and other land managers. This area of study will appeal to you if you want to balance conservation with production.
Learn how politics, social systems, and cultural beliefs affect our environment and our ability to manage it globally. Explore complex issues like food security, energy futures, and climate change using various tools, including fieldwork and case studies.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies with Honours
For postgraduate course information, please visit Protected Area Conservation and Planning.
You can also work towards a Master of Protected Area Conservation through the all-new Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation double degree, where you can graduate with both degrees in just four years.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Bachelor of Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Hobart, Launceston
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Hobart, Launceston
CRICOS 002059J
Our island is your campus
Immerse yourself in the pristine lands and marine ecosystems of Tasmania's living laboratory.
Specialist facilities and field equipment
Hands-on learning in specialist facilities used by our industry partners, like the CSIRO, SpaceX, and NASA
Go beyond the classroom
Experience summer research projects, field trips in natural and wild places, and more.
Transform your curiosity into impactful climate solutions with the Bachelor of Science
At the University of Tasmania, our Bachelor of Science degree equips you with core skills in scientific analysis and critical thinking, preparing you to address pressing environmental challenges. You'll have the flexibility to focus your studies on one or more scientific disciplines, learning methods to apply your knowledge to real-world sustainability issues.
Choose from 14 majors, including Sustainability, Plant Science, and Geography and Environment, to tailor your education towards creating a positive environmental impact. Expand your experience by selecting units from across the University, enriching your understanding and capacity to innovate.
Study options in this degree
During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. That group of units is called a major, and is an area of focus in your degree. Find out more at What is a Major?
Learn about the ways in which living things interact with their environment, and develop strategies to support and conserve populations and communities in the natural world. You’ll study climate, soil, flora, fauna and geology, and have many opportunities to do fieldwork. You'll gain critical cultural perspectives from Aboriginal Tasmanians and learn about environmental management practices that have been used for centuries.
The ecology major has field trips across Tasmania in all stages of your study, ranging from the coast to the mountain tops and from agricultural landscapes to the south-west wilderness.
Careers in Ecology include:
- Ecologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Natural Resource Manager
Understanding the interaction between natural environments, places and societies is critical to addressing issues such as climate change, economic inequality, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and more.
Throughout your studies in this major, you will engage directly with the subject matter, participating in field experiences that feature Tasmania's unique environment. These include an 8 day field study trip where you will learn environmental data recording techniques; and a 3 day field study experience within a protected area of the Tasmanian Midlands. You can go on your first field trip within your first 3 weeks of study.
You will develop specialist skills across physical, spatial and social science; gaining the knowledge needed to tackle environmental challenges, both locally and globally.
Careers in Geography and Environment include:
- Land Management
- Policy and Planning
- Sustainability Planning
- Environmental Regulation and Assessment
This major is for those with an interest in investigating plants and their impact on human life. You’ll study how plants function and develop, and how they’ve evolved through time. With pristine ecosystems accessible directly from campus, we offer not only unparalleled access but also a distinctive breadth and depth of flora and fauna to give you a truly holistic education.
From captivating excursions to Tasmania's beautiful and significant natural systems to conducting experiments using cutting-edge research facilities, you'll have the chance to delve into the latest theories shared by world-leading researchers. One exciting highlight is a weekend excursion, where you'll explore the breathtaking diversity of Tasmania's east coast. During this trip, you'll witness firsthand the remarkable adaptations of plant species to diverse environments, deepening your knowledge of plant biology and their intricate relationship with their surroundings.
Careers in Plant Science include:
- Crop Consultant
- Soil Scientist
- Botanist
- Ecologist
- Plant Pathologist
- Biosecurity Officer
Place yourself at the forefront of a sustainable future. This major draws on international and local research, theory and practice, and spans the physical and social sciences as well as the humanities. You'll build specialist expertise to identify sustainability-related impacts and develop effective, real-world solutions.
Sustainability is a growing field that supports meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations. It plays a vital role across industries and sectors, with opportunities rapidly expanding.
Careers in Sustainability include:
- Sustainability Officer
- Environmental Policy Advisor
- Renewable Energy Analyst
- Circular Economy Specialist
- Climate Change Consultant
- Environmental Educator
- Sustainable Design Advisor
- Community Engagement Officer
- Green Building Consultant
- Eco-Tourism Operator
Unleash your animal curiosity, and delve into the behaviours, distribution, physiology and conservation of wildlife. Zoology looks at the structure and function of animals, and how these traits have evolved over time. There is no better place to immerse yourself in the study of animals than Tasmania’s living laboratory. We offer unparalleled access to our distinctive range of ecosystems, flora and fauna, coastal landscapes, and the Southern Ocean.
One of the highlights is the unparalleled access to the unique fauna of Tasmania, providing you with extraordinary opportunities to explore and study diverse animal species found nowhere else in the world.
Experiences include a weekend excursion to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula, where you'll witness firsthand the astounding diversity of animals and their habitats. You'll have the opportunity to design and conduct experiments focused on animal behaviour, allowing you to master professional and career-relevant skills.
Careers in Zoology include:
- Environmental Consultant
- Animal Nutritionist
- Research Scientist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Field Trials Officer
- Toxicologist
Chemistry is the study of things at the molecular level, allowing for a deeper knowledge of the world around us, the development of methods to identify chemicals in our environment, and the creation of ways to make useful materials such as polymers and pharmaceuticals.
You will learn analytical and industrial chemistry, as well as ways to make and characterise chemicals and materials. Chemistry is a foundational science, underpinning disciplines such as environmental and marine science, medical and pharmaceutical sciences, materials and chemical engineering, biotechnology and biochemistry.
Careers in Chemistry include:
- Laboratory Chemists
- Research Scientists
- Industrial Process Managers
- Separation Scientists
- Teachers and Science Communicators
- Advisors and Policy Analysts
- Patent Lawyers
This major focuses on post-farm gate processes and food innovation. Apply scientific principles to identify, assess and control hazards and use new technologies to create an innovative future for the industry.
You'll explore food and beverage practices like fermentation, quality and safety, and genetic modification and develop skills in food analysis, production and new product development.
Throughout your studies, you'll have the direct support of our close industry partners within Tasmania's thriving food industry, so you'll graduate prepared for an exciting career with industry knowledge and connections.
Careers in Food Innovation and Safety Include:
- Food Scientist
- Food Biochemist
- Research Assistant
This major looks at how microorganisms work and their role in our world. From bacteria and viruses to fungi, single-celled animals and algae; microorganisms are fundamental to the cycles that underpin life on Earth. You’ll investigate infectious diseases, explore the production of foods and chemicals, and gain practical skills that are applicable around the world.
Your studies will include engaging field trips to commercial enterprises where microbiology takes centre stage in various industries. From examining the role of microorganisms in food and beverage production, to exploring their significance in the biodegradation of solid and liquid wastes, these field trips will give you a firsthand glimpse into the real-world applications of microbiology.
Careers in Mircobiology include:
- Quality Control Analyst
- Food Microbiologist
- Environmental Microbiologist
- Fermentation Technologist
- Research Scientist
Molecular Bioscience looks at life from inside out. You can peek into the heart of a cell, witness the intricate dance of molecules that orchestrate the very essence of life.
Explore the ways living organisms function from both molecular and cellular perspectives. Focus on the role molecules have in health and disease, and cover issues of global relevance.
You'll apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios in collaboration with business, natural sciences and medicine.
Careers in Molecular Bioscience include:
- Epidemiologist
- Chemist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Plant Geneticist
- Research Technologist
- Forensic DNA Analyst
- Molecular Genetics Technologist
This major was developed after industry consultation and responds to industry’s need for work-ready graduates with the capacity to respond to local opportunities and challenges within diverse industry sectors.
This is a complementary major that supports your primary area of study. If you wish to study this major, it will be paired with another major in your study plan. You'll graduate with specialist skills and knowledge catered to your unique interests and your chosen industry's needs.
Careers in Science and Industry (Complementary major) include:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Software Developer
- Information Systems Manager
Accelerate Your Future in Earth Sciences
The fast-tracked Bachelor of Science major in Earth Science is designed for real-world impact.
Delivered over 2.5 years, it offers flexible, immersive learning tailored to working professionals, career changers, and students from rural, regional, and remote communities.
Key Features:
- Block-mode (2–3 week) units for hands-on, practical learning
- Online semester-long units for study alongside work or family commitments
- Complete your entire degree in just 2.5 years with flexible core and elective units
- Ideal for upskilling, reskilling, or advancing in Earth sciences and related fields
Gain practical experience through fieldwork, lab sessions, and innovative teaching. Tasmania’s diverse geology becomes your classroom, with opportunities to explore iconic sites across Australia and the Southwest Pacific.
Delivered by experts from the globally recognised Centre for Ore Deposit and Earth Sciences (CODES), the course aligns with national priorities in sustainability, resource management, and ecosystem resilience.
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Earth Science is fundamental to understanding and addressing the world around us. From climate change, to geology, resource management and more; this major will help you to explore the challenges our planet faces. You will explore fascinating topics, like volcanic activity and earthquakes, mineral and petroleum resources, rock formation and much more.
This major will help you go beyond the basics. In your studies, you will examine how planet Earth was initially formed and then modified by plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, weathering, erosion, biological evolution and human activities.
There is no better place to study the Earth than Tasmania, as our state packs 1,400 million years of history into a small space, with more diversity and better coastal and mountain rock exposures than anywhere else in Australia.
During your studies, you'll have many opportunities for experiential learning. By participating in field trips, you'll be granted access to Tasmania's awe-inspiring geological formations, ore deposits, and geological hazards, providing valuable hands-on learning experiences.
Careers in Earth Science include:
- Mining
- Environmental geology
- Ground water management
- Mineral exploration
- Engineering geology
- Geophysics
- Forensic geology
- Climate research
- Geo-hazard management
Mathematics underpins all aspects of the natural and built worlds. It’s at the centre of fast-growing industries across the globe and is key to all technological innovation. Our graduates are agile thinkers, with portable skills in analysis, reasoning and problem solving, all of which are in high demand in the modern workforce.
Mathematical modelling skills developed in this major will give you the ability to model dynamical systems and understand how these systems will react to perturbation. For instance, the techniques you will learn underpin climate models that inform climate action. Indeed, many of the UN sustainable development goals require us to accurately model the world around us and predict how it will respond to change – mathematical skills are a key component of doing this successfully.
Careers in Mathematics include:
- Financial Analyst
- Physicist
- Mathematician
- Aerospace Engineer
- Economist
- Operations Analyst
- Statistician
Physics is the study of the fundamental laws that govern the world around us, from sub-atomic scales to the entire observable universe. It is the foundation of engineering and technology, and enhances our understanding of the other science disciplines, providing a basis for understanding biology, chemistry, geology and biomedical sciences. Physics has deep links to mathematics and computing.
The Physics major will give you the knowledge and skills to investigate matter and energy in theoretical and experimental terms and to communicate information about these investigations to others. You’ll work alongside global industry partners like the Australian Antarctic Division, NASA and CSIRO.
Careers in Physics include:
- Astronomer
- Data Scientist
- Energy Analyst
- Medical Physicist
- Meteorologist/Climate Scientist
- Science Teacher
- Space Operations Analyst
Data, and its interpretation can streamline processes and improve our lives. In this major, you'll become a data detective, uncovering hidden patterns and unlocking insights that solve real-world problems.
Participate in projects with real-world applications such as hospital patient flow optimisation, or developing accurate maintenance schedules for mechanical operation and safety, and machine learning modelling to identify bird species from bush recordings for conservation efforts.
If you have an interest in the mathematical modelling and analysis of systems, this course will equip you with the skills to achieve your goals, using statistics, applied probability and optimisation tools From modelling global phenomena such as pandemics and climate change, to local problems such as the spread of wombat mange, the skills gained by studying statistics and decision science are widely applicable, easily portable, and highly valued in the modern workforce.
Careers in Statistics and Decision Science include:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Software Developer
- Information Systems Manager
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Fast track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Science. The University of Tasmania is one of few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combining a Bachelor of Science with a Master of Teaching. This course will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4-years.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching
The Bachelor of Science combines with a wide range of courses like Law, Music, Economics, and many more. Studying a double degree, you can deepen your knowledge and expertise within two separate study areas. It's also your chance to pursue a career and follow your passion at the same time. Learn more about Double Degrees.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit the Bachelor of Science with Honours.
The Master of Chemistry provides students with the opportunity to acquire advanced current knowledge in the Chemistry discipline. In addition, students will develop a capacity for independent research and problem-solving that can lead to relevant industry employment and/or a higher degree by research (Masters or PhD).
For course information please visit the Master of Chemistry.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
The Climate Shift: Exploring Science, Empowering Action
Gain a deeper understanding of climate change and inspire community actions grounded in sustainability with our free Climate Change Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
Career opportunities
Pursuing a career in climate action and climate science opens up a wide range of opportunities to make a significant impact on the environment. Graduates can work as environmental scientists, climate analysts, and sustainability consultants, helping to develop and implement strategies to mitigate climate change. Other roles include renewable energy specialists, who focus on advancing clean energy technologies, and environmental policy advisors, who influence legislation and corporate practices. Additionally, careers in climate research and education allow professionals to contribute to the scientific understanding of climate change and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
In Australia, the demand for green jobs is on the rise. The Clean Jobs Plan* identifies 76,000 potential new jobs in areas such as renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, and public transport construction. Furthermore, the renewable energy sector alone is expected to create over 28,000 new jobs by 2030. With the growing need for climate solutions, these careers offer the chance to drive meaningful change both locally and globally.
18.6%
Urban and regional planners
Projected increase by 2026#
Strong
There is a strong demand for
Environmental Scientists
in Tasmania
Predicted demand for 2026^^
16.8%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Projected increase by 2026#
* Source: Climate Council Green Jobs Plan
# labourmarketinsights.gov.au
^^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2021 to November 2026