Associate Degree in Applied Science

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.

The Fermentation and Separation stream has been developed for people interested in working in innovative food and beverage industries such as brewing, winemaking, fermented food and drink production, the stream also prepares graduates to learn about the premium bio-industries (essential oils, seaweed based fertilisers, poppies, pyrethrum and biodiesel).

Core subjects include applied biology, applied chemistry, data and analysis, quality management and sustainability are integrated with stream subjects such as applied microbiology and fermentation principles and processes.

Throughout the course, students can choose four elective subjects to develop their areas of interest.The Aquaculture specialisation is aimed at people who wish to work in the aquaculture industry in Tasmania and mainland Australia.

The course was developed in response to industry demand as the aquaculture industry is currently in a high growth phase.

Aquaculture subjects are integrated with core subjects in applied science and students choose an additional four elective subjects depending on their areas of interest.

Aquaculture is the fastest growing primary industry in Tasmania.

The Associate Degree in Applied Science Aquaculture is relevant to all aspects of the Tasmanian industry, including salmon, trout, oysters, mussels and abalone.

The Tasmanian aquaculture industry is a world leader in quality, innovation and technology.

Currently, an estimated 2,595 Full Time Equivalent (FTE’s) are employed in the Tasmanian aquaculture sector (inclusive of salmon id processing) (*Seafood Industry Workforce Profile, May 2017.

Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council).A key feature of the course is the practical component, to provide hands-on learning which aims to enhance students’ problem solving, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills by allowing them to ‘learn through practice’.

Industry experts have helped to develop the course and are actively involved in the delivery through teaching, site visits, case studies and work placements.

As a result, graduates will be considered ‘workplace ready’ after two years of (full-time) study.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.

Completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Science requires 200 credit points including:

• A Core (100 credit points)
• A Stream (50 credit points)
• Electives (50 credit points)

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.