Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
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.
The Master of Biotechnology is a signature program that offers a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art biotechnology and combining this with training in enterprise and commercialisation. This includes developing the theory of genetics and molecular biology in parallel with skills training in practical techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, recombinant DNA methods, and basic and advanced bioinformatics.
Career opportunities: Wildlife officer, conservation biologist, zoologist, botanist, botanic garden curator, conservation biologist, flora or fauna consultant, agricultural consultant
Why study this degree at UWA:
- UWA is ranked first in Australia and 34th in the world for Biological Sciences (ARWU 2021)
- Australia's flora and fauna is megadiverse, and Western Australia is home to about half of both our plant and animal species.
- Offers up-to-date instruction in biotechnology in combination with training in enterprise and commercialisation.
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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 recognized 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 subject, with many applications in fields as diverse as agriculture, conservation and environmental biology. You’ll be trained to apply a combination of 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)
Focusing on unique Australian fauna, in Wildlife Conservation you’ll learn about the processes leading to 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. You’ll be immersed in nature both in the classroom and out in the field.
Potential Career Outcomes
Wildlife officer, conservation biologist, zoologist and more.
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: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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