UndergraduateBiology & Life Sciences
Bachelor of Biological Science
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Biological Science teaches you how living organisms, ranging from microbes to megaflora and megafauna, grow, reproduce, adapt and evolve. You will learn how species and ecological communities can be managed, conserved and restored, using techniques ranging from genetic analysis to data collection from whole populations and ecosystems, to big data synthesis science. A quality education in Biological Science from UWA will equip you with attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe, and provides the opportunity to harness the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of life on our planet.
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Course structure
- 10.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of: (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include: (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below: (1) MJD-WLCDM Wildlife Conservation (2) MJD-BIDEM Biodiversity and Evolutionary Development (3) MJD-PLBEM Plant Biology and (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units
- and (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, normally including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) of Level 3 units
- and (iv) any relevant foundation units. and (2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points
Admissions
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.
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