Bachelor of Biological Science

Why study Bachelor of Biological Science at UWA? UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 24th in the world for Biological Sciences (GRAS 2024) Australia's flora and fauna is megadiverse, and Western Australia is home to about half of both our plant and animal species The specific skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by employers and will make you highly competitive in the job market Why study Bachelor of Biological Science at UWA?About the Bachelor of Biological Science A Bachelor of Biological Science from UWA will equip you with skills and knowledge that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe, and enable you to understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of life on our planet. You’ll explore the growth, reproduction, adaptation and evolution of living organisms and discover how species and ecological communities can be managed, conserved and restored.

Entry requirements Admission Requirements To be considered for this course you need to: Achieve the University’s minimum entry score Demonstrate English language competence Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details) You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here. View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history. Assured Pathway information If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice. Admission entry to UWA We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Careers and further study Bachelor of Biological Science Career opportunities Graduates will thrive in: Botanist Botanic Garden Curator Conservation biologist Flora or fauna consultant Evolutionary biologist Graduate research officer Research Scientist Restoration ecologist Science communicator Wildlife officer Zookeeper Zoologist Graduates may work as: Biologist Botanist Conservation biologist or officer Ecologist Environmental consultant, manager or scientist Geneticist Research scientist Science communicator Teacher University lecturer Wildlife officer Zoologist Bachelor of Biological Science Career opportunities Bachelor of Biological Science Further study On completion of the Bachelor of Biological Science, graduates have the opportunity for further study in: Honours in Biological Science Honours in Genetics Master of Biological Science Master of Bioinformatics Master's in Molecular Sciences Bachelor of Biological Science Further study

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