The University of Tasmania’s new science degree provides you with a foundation of core skills in science, analysis and rational thinking, and entrepreneurship. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific disciplines, and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles. In choosing a Bachelor of Science you can: Build a degree that is tailored specifically to your own needs: select your major and minor subjects from 17 different disciplinary areas. Try new subjects without the pressure of long-term commitment and discover potential new areas of interest. Learn through hands-on practical experience including laboratory work, field trips, field-based units and research projects. Enjoy being mentored by highly qualified staff, many of whom are national and world leaders in their field. Career Opportunities with Science While science career options are wide and varied, they typically fall into three main categories: Specialist knowledge (e.g., geologist, marine biologist, IT systems developer). Careers where a broad understanding of science is essential (e.g., science teacher, journalism, policy advisor). Careers using generic skills obtained during your degree (e.g., public relations, business manager, marketing, government and local councils). At the University of Tasmania, in addition to specialised scientific knowledge and skills, our focus is on giving you the practical and professional skills that are highly sought after by all employers – creative problem-solving, working in a team environment and flexibility of thinking. We teach you how to think, not what to think. A career in science can be in any industry on earth. Some jobs and industries include: Agricultural science and food innovation Biochemist Biologist Biomedicine, vaccines & disease control Biosecurity Chemist Data analyst Data scientist Developmental & functional biologist Ecologist Environmental geologist Environmental sustainability manager Evolutionary ecologist Forensic scientist Genetics Geologist Geophysicist Information technologist Management and administration Marine biologist Mathematician Medical physicist Meteorologist Mining and mineral exploration Nuclear technician Optical astronomer Phylogeneticist Plant scientist Policy development Quantum computing Radio astronomer Science journalism Scientific research & development Seismologist Spatial scientist Teacher Zoologist Computer Science Major Year 1 KIT101Programming Fundamentals AND KIT107Programming Year 2 Two of: KIT203ICT Project Management and Modelling, KIT205Data Structures and Algorithms, KIT206Software Design and Development. Year 3 Four of: KIT301ICT Project A, KIT302ICT Project B, KIT303ICT System Acquisition and Integration, KIT305Mobile Application Development, KIT307Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming, KIT310ICT R&D Project 3, KIT313Human Computer Interaction.