Bachelor of Biological Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Our Bachelor of Biological Science 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.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- We’ll provide you the environment to build technical skills through hands-on learning in the classroom and out in the field, visiting places across WA from the desert to forests and tropical reefs.
- Work alongside world-leading academics who are passionate and engaged. Our academics are at the cutting-edge of knowledge, meaning you’ll be across live research projects and will uncover new discoveries in your field of interest before others.
- UWA is ranked first in Australia and 37th in the world for Biological Sciences (ARWU 2022)
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Prerequisites
Refer to any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Majors
Biodiversity and Evolution (Extended Major)
The Biodiversity and Evolution extended major explores the evolution and maintenance of the outstanding biodiversity that exists in Australia, with a special emphasis on Western Australia, a globally recognised hotspot of plant and animal diversity. You’ll learn the basics of plant and animal biology and how these systems have adapted and diversified in the unique environments found in Australia.
Plant Biology (Extended Major)
Plant Biology is an exciting and rapidly developing discipline, with many applications in fields as diverse as agriculture, conservation biology, marine biology and developing biological solutions to environmental problems. You’ll learn to apply scientific knowledge from botany, molecular sciences and genetics, working on applications to real-world problems such as how plants adapt to climate change impacts and how to produce healthier and more sustainable foods for the future.
Wildlife Conservation (Extended Major)
The Wildlife Conservation extended major allows you to study animals with a special emphasis on understanding their conservation status and options for recovering populations of threatened species. You’ll learn about the exceptional biodiversity that exists today, the threats facing this biodiversity and the management strategies and policies that can be used to limit, and in some cases reverse, the impact of these threats.
Potential Career Outcomes
Biologist, Botanist, Ecologist, Environmental Scientist, Wildlife Officer, Zoologist
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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