Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science Why study Science? Scientists study the nature of the universe, its properties, the life that exists within it, and the laws that govern the behaviour of all matter. As a student you will investigate the big issues confronting our planet including climate change, diagnosis and treatment of disease, healthy lifestyles, food sustainability, and conserving biodiversity. The importance of science in determining the wellbeing of our society is recognised by industry, business and government. UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2020. We boast staff who are among the world’s leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience. Bachelor of Science Why study Science?About the Bachelor of Science A key focus of the Bachelor of Science is understanding, reasoning and improving the natural world through systematic observation, experimentation, modelling and calculation. A quality education in science from UWA will equip you with attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe. The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity to harness the skills and knowledge necessary to make a real contribution to the global challenges facing humanity. Discipline areas range from cutting-edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary fields of science. Acquiring the communication and research skills embedded throughout each major, you will be well prepared for many diverse and exciting careers.

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 Alumni STORY Tegan Box – Marine Science/Zoology While studying at UWA, I completed a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, majoring in Zoology, and later did an honours thesis studying temperature-dependent sex determination in the flatback turtle. I then started working for Woodside Energy as an Environmental Adviser. My current role involves developing and coordinating various marine studies within areas Woodside is looking to develop, including marine turtle monitoring studies at Scott Reef and the Lanceped Islands. Woodside has also given me opportunities to extend my career further through leadership and auditor training courses. My UWA degree has been incredibly valuable in the marine monitoring and marine quarantine sections of my career. Alumni STORY Tegan Box – Marine Science/Zoology ALUMNI STORY Merise Hocking – Conservation Biology At UWA, we learnt about plants in Perth’s metropolitan area and how to choose plants for water conservation. I’m now part of a team of botanists who conduct vegetation surveys all over Western Australia. This job has given me the opportunity to travel from as far as Albany on the South Coast all the way to Karratha in the Pilbara. UWA has excellent science and communication courses that help ensure that you leave university with impeccable report writing skills. I knew I had a passion for the environment but it wasn’t until I delved into my degree that I unveiled my true passions. ALUMNI STORY Merise Hocking – Conservation Biology Bachelor of Science Related careers A UWA science degree opens the door to a huge range of careers. We challenge our students to think critically and push boundaries. The skills you learn will prepare you for positions in the professions, research and in areas where your skills will be highly sought after in an ever-changing workforce environment. Bachelor of Science Related careers

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