Overview

Our Bachelor of Science gives you the skills and knowledge to make a real contribution to the challenges facing humanity. Scientists study the universe, its properties, the life that exists within it and the laws that govern it. Discipline areas range from cutting-edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary fields. The importance of science in determining the wellbeing of our society is recognised by industry, business and government.

Why study this degree at UWA:

  • You’ll be taught by the world’s leading teachers and researchers
  • You’ll gain highly valued and sought-after skills that will ensure you are well-prepared for many diverse and exciting careers
  • You’ll have Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities to gain practical industry experience and employability skills


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

Majors

Agribusiness, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology, Anatomy and Human Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Conservation Biology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Exercise & Health, Genetics, Geographical Sciences, Geology, Marine and Coastal Processes, Marine Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Physics, Physiology, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, Sport Science, Zoology.

Potential Career Outcomes

A UWA science degree opens the door to a huge range of careers such as Agricultural Scientist, Anatomist, Applications Developer, Biological Anthropologist, Cybersecurity Developer Programmer, Forensic Scientist, Health and Fitness Coordinator, Marine Conservationist, Software Engineer, Zoologist and more! 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.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2021.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.9599.95
Median rank to receive an offer87.9589.15
Lowest rank to receive an offer70.1580.00

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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