With a natural laboratory on your doorstep, the University of Tasmania provides an ideal base to study for a career in marine research, sustainable resource use and environmental management. This vibrant and contemporary undergraduate degree delivers specialist skills and knowledge as well as a strong foundation in understanding the natural science of the marine environment. Practical skills are delivered alongside theoretical studies to broaden your experience and give you the edge when it comes to employment. The commercial fishing and aquaculture industry directly employs 7000 people in Australia and Tasmania is the country's largest commercial operator in this area. Students can choose to specialise in aquaculture, fisheries management or marine conservation. Students gain hands-on experience in field research techniques, laboratory methods and opportunities to undertake work placement in world-leading industries and government areas. Course objectives The Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) is offered by IMAS (Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies) and is available at Launceston. The flexible degree structure ensures you can gain broad exposure across natural and biological sciences, economics, management, social science, policy and law relating to the marine environment. It provides specialisation majors in a choice of aquaculture, marine conservation or fisheries management, each of which has an aligned minor study stream. The core units provide a strong foundation in understanding the natural science of the marine environment. This course is designed to provide graduates with a broadly based education in the marine environment and the ability to understand and communicate natural and social science. The skills gained will assist graduates in contributing to world issues such as food security and marine stewardship. Students will gain skills in scientific method and hypothesis testing to understand the marine environment. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems, communicate outcomes to a range of audiences and explain the role of marine science in society. You will also gain a depth and breadth of knowledge of marine environment, marine biodiversity and ecosystem function. Students graduate with a practical knowledge of the principles of governance, social sciences, economics and ethics for the specialist area of study. Career outcomes The University's Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science (IMAS) has been specifically designed to give you the best career foundation and is also one of the world's leading research facilities. The degree prepares graduates for exciting careers in marine conservation and environmental management, fisheries management, aquaculture, the tourism industry, shipping industry, off-shore industries, non-governmental organisations and all levels of government from local to global. The commercial fishing and aquaculture industry directly employs 7000 people in Australia and Tasmania is the country's largest commercial operator in this area. Graduates will be able to: Apply their disciplinary knowledge effectively in the work force; Analyse critical factors that affect the management of the ocean and coastal environment and marine resources; and Apply a broad range of generic/transferable skills in other areas of endeavour. Career opportunities (dependent on field of study) Scientific Officer Coastal Community Engagement Officer University Lecturer Federal or State Government advisor Marine Park Manager Commercial Diver Conservation Biologist Marine Biologist Australian Customs Fish Health Officer Aquarium Manager