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Applied Sciences and Basic Sciences
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Associate Degree in Applied Science

Associate Degree in Applied Science

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  • Level:Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to the 12th year in Australia. Some courses also require the completion of pre-requisite subjects, such as Mathematics or Chemistry.

English Requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5)

  • TOEFL (iBT): 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19)

  • PTE Academic:50 with no score lower than 42

  • UTAS Access-English:Level 6 - 60% (no individual score less than 55%)

  • Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): B Grade

  • Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C Grade

  • Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) Higher: C Grade

Course Information

The Associate Degree in Applied Science is an industry-focused program designed for people interested in working in fields that require specialised skills and knowledge of applied science principles and processes, including those who may never have considered a career in science. The streams available under this course are: Fermentation and Separation and Sustainable Aquaculture.

Fermentation and Separation

If you love the idea of practical science and innovative industries, the Fermentation and Separation stream is for you. Use science to build a career in the food and beverage industry like creating the tasty brews, as markets see a growing taste for microbreweries and more interesting flavours. This course is perfect for you if you love beer, wine, cider or fermented food like sauerkraut and cheese and want to move into a career in the food and beverage industry.

Sustainable Aquaculture

Now is the time to get involved in a high-growth industry that supports marine life protection and helps sustainably feed the world with our Associate Degree in Applied Science, specialising in Sustainable Aquaculture. Tasmania is well known for its high-quality seafood, our pristine waters produce some of the best fish and shellfish that are enjoyed all over the world. If you’d love to work in the booming aquaculture industry, then this hands-on course has been specifically designed for you.

The program is available for full-time and part-time study across all campuses in Tasmania and is delivered through a combination of online study, face-to-face classes, practical workshops and tutorials. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science will have: a pathway to a great career in their chosen field with practical skills to take straight into the workplace and the opportunity to undertake further study at the University of Tasmania.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduation from the Associate Degree in Applied Science can provide an entry opportunity for those who have not worked in science; accelerate progression through a graduate’s present organisation; or open up new career pathways and opportunities.

Opportunities for students specialising in Applied Science (Fermentation science and separation processes) include brewing, wine making, fermented food and drink product manufacture, distillation, alkaloids, biodiesel, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, forensics, essential oils and water treatment.

Opportunities for students specialising in aquaculture include working as technicians and managers on aquaculture farms, hatcheries and nurseries; for companies providing consultancy, advisory, sales and other services; and for government, research agencies and not-for-profit organisations involved in industry regulation.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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