Associate Degree in Applied Science
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. In addition to core skills and knowledge, this course…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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. In addition to core skills and knowledge, this course allows you to specialise your learning with a focus on Fermentation and Separation.
Fermentation and Separation
Tasmania is famous for high quality food and beverage products, and if you love the idea of practical science and innovative industries the Fermentation and Separation stream is for you. While our island state provides a wealth of the finest ingredients, the real magic behind the success of these industries are people with applied science knowledge and skills creating the artisan outputs that consumers know and love.
From beer, wine, and cider, to fermented food like sauerkraut and cheese, you’ll undertake work placements and site visits with local businesses to learn from some of the best, all the while building your own skills for a bright future in our food and beverage industry.
Learning Outcomes
1 Explain fundamental science and technology theories, methodologies and principles and their multidisciplinary nature, application and influence
2 Apply and evaluate fundamental and specialised science and technology methods and principles in a range of contexts
3 Research, generate and evaluate scientific and technical information and data to identify and solve industry problems and simulations
4 Communicate scientific and technical concepts to a broad audience using a range of techniques
5 Critically reflect on personal and professional goals, values and achievements to generate plans for self-development
Career outcomes
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 and separation) 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 sustainable 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. 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).
Course structure
Completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Science requires 200 credit points including:
A Core (100 credit points)
A Stream (50 credit points), see below for information
Electives (50 credit points)
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate III or above; or
Complete or incomplete (minimum 12.5 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher
English language test scores: IELTS (Academic) – 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 English for Academic Purposes – EAP2 – 60% (no individual score less than 55%); Cambridge English C1 Advanced or B2 First – 169 with no less than 162 in any skill; Australian Education Management Group (AEMG) DEP EAP2 – Minimum overall score of 70% and no section score of less than 65%.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Tasmania was officially founded on 1st January 1890 and is located at Sandy Bay, Tasmania. In addition to the main campus at Sandy Bay, it also operates out of the Newnham Campus and the Cradle Coast Campus. The most popular courses offered are the environmental studies that include wilderness management, marine sciences and indigenous studies in Tasmanian literature. Other unconventional courses include agriculture development, studies on the community and population and ocean study programs. The university also comprises of a Music Conservatorium, Art school and a School of Clinical studies.
