Bachelor of Science - Albany

University of Western Australia - Albany Centre

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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. 

Studying in Albany provides a unique and rewarding alternative to the big city campus experience. You will be able to complete your Bachelor of Science degree in Albany in three major areas of study: Conservation Biology, Environmental Science and Marine Science. Alternatively, complete your first-year studies in Albany, then move to Perth to complete your degree in any of the Science major areas of study offered at UWA.

Prerequisites

Majors

Majors that can be completed at UWA Albany: Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology.

Start these majors in Albany before transferring to Perth.

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Science
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Anatomy and Human Biology
  • Behavioural and Psychological Sciences
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry - Physical and Analytical
  • Chemistry - Synthetic
  • Environmental Management
  • Genetics
  • Marine and Coastal Processes
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Zoology

Potential Career Outcomes

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.

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

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