Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Atmospheric Science)
University of Wollongong
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Atmospheric Science) degree is for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research.
Progress in atmospheric science relies heavily on the analysis of data produced by satellite-borne and other types of instruments designed by physicists. Atmospheric scientists need a broad scientific basis as well as experience in computing.
With the growing field of climate science and increasing demand for tools and instruments to predict and monitor the environment, atmospheric scientists use their broad range of skills to contribute toward innovations in design and prototyping of instruments, and the analysis and interpretation of data.
This degree includes subjects in physics, mathematics, chemistry, earth and environmental science and statistics, as well as specialist subjects in remote sensing and the physics of atmospheric processes.
You will participate in various enrichment activities and develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty’s research teams.
This degree will suit students who possess both an aptitude for physics and mathematics alongside a broad interest in science.
UOW collaborates widely with Australian and international atmospheric science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, the Bureau of Meteorology, federal and state government departments and international networks.
Areas of study
Chemistry, climate science, earth and environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physics, statistics. You will also study specialist subjects in remote sensing and the physics of atmospheric processes.
Career opportunities
Aerospace industry, agribusiness, atmospheric scientist, computer scientist, data scientist, defence logistics, econophysicist, finance analyst, hydrographer, intelligence analyst, medical researcher, meteorologist.
Professional recognition
All UOW physics degrees are fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics.
Practical experience
Optional internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities. Our close ties with industry bodies ensure you receive industry exposure throughout your degree. All subjects include a major practical component to complement and reinforce what you learn in lectures, and ensure you gain hands-on skills that prepare you for real-life activities in your future career.
Honours
Research component (thesis) in the final stages of the course.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Physics, any 2 units of science.
Recommended studies: Chemistry, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics.
Students with a limited background in physics or chemistry are advised to enrol in bridging courses held in February each year.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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