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Domestic
Undergraduate
Course Guide
2022–23
GET CAREER-READY WITH A UWA DEGREE
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Welcome to
our community
We are delighted you are Whether studying remotely or
considering embarking on the on campus, all our students are
next stage of your education equal and valued members of
journey with us. our diverse community. UWA
is an inclusive and multicultural
Our role is to give you the
community that embraces and
knowledge and skills so that
values a diversity of backgrounds.
you can achieve your goals
– whatever they may be. Our You will find your time here
courses will equip you for success thought-provoking and
in an increasingly globalised stimulating, and when you leave
world, where knowledge is the UWA you will have made lifelong
universal currency. friends, precious memories, and
have a sense of purpose and
We offer an experience-rich
enquiry that will empower you to
curriculum, which in partnership
make a difference.
with industry we continue to
Professor Amit Chakma evolve to suit employer demands, We look forward to you joining
Vice-Chancellor ensuring that we can propel our community and supporting
you into the workplace, ready to you in shaping your future career
change the world. goals.
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its
campuses are situated on Noongar land and that Noongar
people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their
land and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs
and knowledge.
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Contents
Study at UWA
Launch your career in Perth 4
Our global reputation 5
Get career-ready with a UWA degree 6
Explore your options 8
Choosing what to study 10 Your UWA community
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) 12 A unique campus 128
Agricultural, Environmental and Biological 13 Student life 130
Sciences Support services 132
Architecture, Design and Planning 31 Live on campus 133
Business and Commerce 37 Student Exchange and Study Abroad 134
Data and Computer Science 49 program
Education 55 Our partner universities 135
Engineering 59
Law 70 Join UWA
Health and Biomedical Sciences 73 Entry pathways 136
Humanities and Social Sciences 91 Entry pathways for Indigenous students 138
Music and Fine Arts 109 Calculating your ATAR 139
Physical Sciences and Mathematics 116 How to apply 140
Psychology 125 Scholarships and prizes 141
Getting to UWA 142
Parents and guardians 143
Fees 144
Glossary 145
Course index 146
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Launch your
career in Perth
By choosing UWA you’re not just choosing a world top 100
university and a globally recognised degree. You’re also
choosing to live in a city that’s the perfect base for study –
and for launching your career when you graduate.
Perth’s accessible Perth’s a hub of industry and innovation
Perth shares a time zone with about 60 per cent of • It’s home to corporate HQs of more than 30 per cent of
the world’s population (plus or minus 2 hours) meaning businesses on the Australian Stock Exchange and six of
businesses, research projects and other enterprises the world’s top 10 energy companies.
based here have better access to huge global resources • Perth-based startups receive twice the national
and markets.
average of angel investment.
• It has the fourth highest concentration of engineers in
Perth’s affordable the world per capita.
• It’s one of Australia’s most affordable capital cities – • It’s home to the largest medical treatment, research
more affordable than Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. and education centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
• It has the lowest accommodation cost of any Australian
capital city.
Perth offers a great lifestyle
• It’s ranked 14th most liveable city in the world.
• It has more than eight hours of sunshine per day with
good to very good air quality all year round.
• Perth City is just 20 minutes from beaches, national
parks and beautiful countryside.
• A thriving arts and culture scene, with Australia’s
premier multi-arts festival, and the third-largest Fringe
Festival in the world.
SOURCES: THINK PERTH, SEPTEMBER 2019; DIVERSIFY WA, JULY 2019; WORLDWIDE COST OF LIVING SURVEY 2019,
ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT
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Our global reputation
Study at WA’s top university
( Q S 2 02 1 )
#1 IN WA FOR GRADUATE Ranked in the world’s top 50 for
EMPLOYABILITY • Agriculture and Forestry
( Q S G R A D UATE EM PLOYABIL IT Y R ANKING 2 0 2 0 ) • Anatomy and Physiology
• Civil and Structural Engineering
MORE THAN 4,500 GLOBAL • Earth and Marine Sciences
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
• Geology
AWARD-WINNING TEACHERS • Geophysics
( AU STR A L I A N AWAR DS FO R U NIV E R SIT Y T E ACHING 2020)
• Mineral and Mining Engineering
• Sports-related Subjects
FIVE STARS FOR (QS WUR BY SUBJECT 2020)
• TEACHING QUALITY —
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• Agricultural Sciences
• STUDENT DEMAND
• Biological Sciences
• STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO • Clinical Medicine
( G O O D U N I VER SIT IE S G U IDE 2 0 2 1 )
• Earth Sciences
• Ecology
RANKED IN THE WORLD’S
• Environmental Science and Engineering
TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES
( 8 5 T H I N A RW U 2 020 AND 92 N D IN Q S 2 0 2 1 )
• Human Biological Sciences
• Marine/Ocean Engineering
• Mining and Mineral Engineering
• Oceanography
• Water Resources
(ARWU 2020)
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Get career-ready
with a UWA degree
WA’s #1 uni for graduate employability* will help you
successfully navigate your career journey
Getting a job at the end of your degree will likely be your top priority. At UWA, we’ve
made it our top priority too, offering a wide range of degrees and programs to help
you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. All our degrees
include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along
with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can enhance your standing in
your future employers’ eyes.
Career and Employability Award IQ Academy Practicums and field trips
Practical real-world experiences, Work with real companies to tackle the Practical units with workplace and
skills and knowledge to guide you on biggest challenges facing business, fieldwork placements across WA,
an enriching career journey. governments and society today. Australia and even overseas.
McCusker Centre for Citizenship Jobs board Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
An award-winning internship Job listings and alerts from a wide Gain industry knowledge, develop
program, making a difference in range of employers for full-time and career-ready skills, and network with
our communities locally, nationally part-time positions, internships, industry professionals as part of your
and globally. scholarships, volunteering and more. course or as a co-curricular activity.
Volunteering World-class learning Bloom WA
Make an impact and get involved, Learn at the cutting-edge of A creative lab to turn your big
developing skills and experience knowledge from passionate and business or community ideas into
that stand out on your resume and inspirational academics with a startup, all credited towards
final transcript. real industry experience and your degree.
connections.
*(QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKING 2020)
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MENTORSHIP + GUIDANCE
From the day you arrive at UWA to after you’ve
graduated, we’re here to provide all the help
and guidance you need. Our academic staff,
career advisers and industry experts all pool their
collective wisdom to help identify opportunities
specific to you. With their resources – and your
resolve – you can begin to create a robust plan to
get set for your future career.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
We’ll get you moving in the right direction, helping
Career Mentor Link you gain tangible and hands-on experience in
Be matched with professionals and your chosen area, and ensuring you hit the ground
get insider industry knowledge from running with future-based skills that will make you
people with real career experience. stand out from the competition.
NETWORKING
“It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know.”
It may be an old saying, but it’s as relevant today as
ever before. At UWA, we can facilitate access to a
network of like-minded and professional contacts
Careers Centre from across the world. And by leveraging our
Understand and engage with your chosen extensive industry connections, you’ll get more
industry, enhance your employability than just a foot in the door.
skills, find work and internships, and nail
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your resume and interview.
To find out more about how we can
prepare you for your dream career, from
first job to long-term goals, visit
More than 160 student clubs and societies
Attend social, professional-development
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and networking events, and take on
leadership and management roles to
develop your skills.
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Explore your options
Specialise in one area or create a degree that combines your interests.
Whatever career you seek, you’ll find a degree that fits.
UWA’s experience-rich curriculum and global network Combined bachelor’s degrees
prepare you for the ever-changing world outside your Pursue your passions and maximise your career options
degree. You’ll gain industry connections even before you with our combined bachelor’s degrees.
graduate, and kick-start a successful career.
You’ll complete two bachelor’s degrees – one
Our dedicated team can help find the best option for you. comprehensive (where you’ll choose a major from a wide
range of options) and one specialised (where you’ll take a
Undergraduate degree types defined study plan).
Seeking your first university degree? Our undergraduate
courses allow you to start your journey to a fulfilling career. Honours
Improve your career prospects or take a path to further
Comprehensive degrees study with an honours course.
Design your own course with our comprehensive
Honours is a one-year program you can apply for
bachelor’s degrees.
after completing your bachelor’s degree with strong
Choose one or two majors from a wide range, then academic performance in your major. An honours year
add electives and/or a minor to suit your interests includes advanced coursework and a major research
and career goals. Explore your interests with the flexibility or creative project.
to change your mind - choose your major(s) when you enrol
We also offer some integrated honours courses. These
and if you’d like to change during your degree you can.
four-year courses also include advanced coursework and a
Specialised degrees major research or creative project in your final year.
Prepare for your dream career with a specialised
bachelor‘s degree.
You’ll take an extended major with a carefully designed
study plan to give you in-depth knowledge of your chosen
career or profession. You can complement this with a
minor or electives from almost any study area.
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What makes up my undergraduate
degree?
A bachelor’s degree is made up of several parts.
Majors
You’ll take at least one major – a sequence of units that will
give you depth of knowledge in a certain area. We offer a
wide range of majors (which typically make up at least one-
third of your course) and extended majors (up to two-thirds
of your course) within our bachelor’s degrees. Depending on
the course, you may be able to take more than one major.
Minors
You also have the option to choose a minor (or two,
depending on your course structure). Minors are shorter
sequences of four units that allow you to gain knowledge
in an area that may complement your major(s), suit your
career goals or simply be of personal interest. Postgraduate pathways
Prepare to enter your ideal career with our packaged
Other units undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. You’ll gain the
The rest of your study plan will be filled by different kinds knowledge and networks you need for success.
of units (depending on your chosen course and major[s]).
Assured Pathways
Our Assured Pathways, formerly known as Direct Pathways,
• Foundational units: Required units (in certain
give you a guaranteed place in one of our high-demand
courses) that give you broad grounding and key
postgraduate courses at the start of your studies. Your place
skills in your chosen degree area, irrespective of
is guaranteed on the basis of your high school performance
your choice of major(s). or equivalent (subject to satisfactory performance in your
• Bridging units: If you don’t have the required ATAR bachelor’s degree).
subject or equivalent for your chosen major, you
can take these additional units in your first year as This provides you with clear progression towards a
part of the major. postgraduate qualification and, in some cases, the chance
for faster completion of your postgraduate degree.
• Elective units: Elective units provide you with the
opportunity to explore a range of interests and new Combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees
disciplines. If you have space for elective units you Take the express path to your postgraduate qualification
can choose (almost!) anything you like to expand with our combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees (CBM).
your knowledge in a new field, provided that you
meet the unit rules. You’ll start advanced postgraduate-level studies in the
third year of your bachelor’s degree and complete two
degrees in just four years so you can enter your dream
career sooner.
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If you don’t achieve the ATAR (or equivalent) required to
secure your place in one of our postgraduate pathways,
you can always apply for your chosen postgraduate
degree after you have completed your bachelor’s degree.
For more information, visit
uwa.edu.au/study/our-courses-explained
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Choosing what to study
UWA offers a wide range of courses in 12 broad areas of study. Perhaps you already have a subject
you’re passionate about and that matches your career plans, or maybe you’re still deciding – here
are some ideas to help you choose the best course for you and your career goals.
I AM INTERESTED IN… I'D LIKE A CAREER IN… STUDY AREAS TO EXPLORE
Exploring environmental issues, food
• Agriculture Agriculture, Environmental and
• Biotechnology Biological Sciences
security and sustainability Advances in technology and science are
• Conservation (Wildlife and
transforming our world at an incredible
Environmental)
pace. Join us and tackle global, regional
• Environmental Management and local issues to make the world a
• Natural Resource Management better place.
• Policy
Creating sustainable built • Architecture Architecture, Design and Planning
environments • Landscape Design Be part of a collaboration of creative and
strategic thinkers who come together
• Urban Design
to push the boundaries of knowledge,
• Environmental Planning
culture, habitats and landscapes.
• Regional Planning
• Accounting Business and Commerce
Becoming an entrepreneur, • Business Develop your business acumen, grow
launching businesses and fostering expertise knowledge and manage
• Economics
business case studies, internships and
innovation • Marketing
real world projects to prepare you for a
• Human Resources fulfilling career in business, government
• Management or not-for-profit sectors.
• Finance
Fighting for social justice, and
• Law Law
• Legal Practice Join a world-class law school that uses
improving access to legal services innovative teaching methods to nurture
• Policy
the knowledge, expertise and skills
• Criminology
needed for a broad array of diverse
careers, nationally and internationally,
in the legal profession and across other
sectors.
Cybersecurity, making and breaking • Cybersecurity Data and Computer Science
technology, and society’s interaction • Data Science Drive businesses forward, shape societies
and find solutions to big challenges
with the digital world
• Artificial Intelligence
through data and technology.
• Automation
• App and Tech Development
• Teaching Education
Shaping the future of children • Education Help young people achieve their full
potential. Join a university at the forefront
through teaching and lifelong • Corporate Training
of teacher education and ignite your
learning
passion to educate and inspire a love of
learning in others.11
Thinking outside the box and finding
• Engineering (Automation and Engineering
Robotics, Chemical, Biomedical, Are you keen to tackle global challenges
solutions to complex challenges through engineering innovation? Embark
Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and
on an engineering pathway and gain
Electronic, Mining, Software)
the skills needed to meet future global
needs – from creating some of the world’s
biggest buildings to designing minuscule
electronic devices to make a large impact.
Understanding global pandemics, • Medical Research Health and Biomedical Sciences
solving complex problems and • Biotechnology If you want to advance the health and
wellbeing of communities, join WA’s top
finding cures for disease university for Clinical Medicine (ARWU
2020). Or if you’re passionate about
Caring for people and improving • Health biomedical sciences, you can join us in
the health of individuals and • Medicine delivering knowledge and discoveries to
communities • Exercise Rehabilitation guarantee our healthy futures.
• Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Nutrition
• Sports Management
Understanding the mind and human • Psychology Psychology
behaviour Seek to answer questions about how and
why people behave the way they do by
developing a scientific understanding of
human thoughts and behaviours.
Travel, learning new languages, and • Politics Humanities and Social Sciences
cultural studies • Teaching Power lifelong career success in any field,
with transferable skills in critical thinking,
• Communications
communicating and influencing.
• Foreign Affairs
• Policy
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Creating ideas, content, • Music Music and Fine Arts
music or art • Art Learn from leading arts professionals and
release your full creative potential.
• Teaching
The abstract science of numbers and • Data Scientist Physical Sciences and Mathematics
the natural phenomena of the Earth • Physicist If you’re a natural problem-solver,
develop your skills to tackle the fast-
and all its processes and components • Statistician
paced challenges in today’s world and
• Aerospace and Defence
prepare yourself for an interesting and
• Nanotechnology rewarding career in a growing space.
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• Mining
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COMPREHENSIVE DEGREE
Bachelor of
Philosophy
(Honours)
Minimum ATAR 98 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February
Completion 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
This innovative and inspiring course for high-achieving students offers an individually designed program in your chosen
area of specialisation. You can choose any major and will also receive intensive research training, academic mentoring, and
professional skills development; have the opportunity to learn a language and study abroad; and attend an on-campus
residential experience.
Career opportunities Why study this degree at UWA
Graduates of this course have a wealth of career • You’ll have access to individual mentoring from leading
opportunities. Many choose to pursue postgraduate researchers and a network of talented alumni.
research or courses leading to professional qualifications • The research training embedded throughout the
such as Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry or Law – course will ensure you develop high-level skills to
whatever you choose, you’ll be highly employable on address global challenges in your chosen field.
graduation. Recent graduates have taken jobs in top-tier • You’ll expand your international connections and cross-
consulting companies, as engineers and analysts with cultural knowledge through a scholarship-supported
companies such as Woodside and Rio Tinto, in investment study abroad experience.
banking, at the Reserve Bank, and in graduate programs
with government departments such as the Department You’ll learn to
of Finance, Department of Premier and Cabinet, and the • identify and solve complex problems
Productivity Commission. • independently manage and
lead projects
• communicate effectively across
a range of platforms.
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Agricultural, Environmental
and Biological Sciences
Advances in technology and science are transforming our world at an incredible
pace. Take up study in this field to tackle local, regional and global issues, from
the environmental impacts of climate change and sustainability managing natural
resources, to providing food and water security.
Increasing populations and greater demands on Top five reasons to study Agriculture,
resources are putting pressure on our environment, now Environmental and Biological Sciences
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more than ever. This means it is crucial we understand at UWA
our planet to maintain its health. • We have 100+ units offering practical work
experience – or gain hands-on, industry-relevant
Our State’s diverse landscape is the perfect location experience and skills through placement opportunities.
in which to gain the knowledge and experience to • Our 22:1 student-to-staff ratio is one of the best
maintain balance in our natural environment. Choose in Australia.
from areas such as crop production, animal production • You'll learn from award-winning researchers and
and management, environmental impact assessment, expert academics.
forestry resource management, or soil and water • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Agricultural
conservation. Or focus on aquatic or natural resource Sciences and Environmental Science and
management, geographical sciences, botany, geology, Engineering (ARWU 2020).
agricultural science or aquaculture. • Our strong industry, business and government
networks include Alcoa, BHP, CSIRO, Department of
Your studies will involve not only theory, but also the Agriculture and Mining, Department of Biodiversity,
crucial technical skills of your chosen field. Whether it's Conservation and Attractions, Fortescue Metals
through world-class laboratories, exciting field trips or Group, Kings Park, Perth Zoo, Rio Tinto, Woodside
real-world industry placements, you’ll be immersed in and more.
the hands-on side of science, and gain the ability to help
uwa.edu.au/study/areas/agricultural-environmental-
protect the world we live in.
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SPECIALISED DEGREE
Bachelor of
Agribusiness
Minimum ATAR 80 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or
part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll learn to
Agricultural scientist, policy analyst, commodity trade analyst • demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of
economic and business management principles
The Bachelor of Agribusiness teaches you how to apply and their application to agribusiness management
business and economic principles to address managerial and policy
and policy challenges in the food systems and value • exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying,
chains that sustain humanity. You’ll learn about the defining and solving problems in agribusiness with
management and regulation of businesses operating intellectual independence
from the farm gate to consumers. A quality education in • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for
Agribusiness from UWA will equip you with attributes that employment in agribusiness and the capacity for
are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of further study in the field
employers in agriculture, finance, marketing, international
trade, policy analysis, business management, and rural Major
development in Australia and overseas. The specific • Agribusiness and Agricultural Science
skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by (Extended Major)
graduates are highly valued by employers and will make
you competitive in the job market. uwa.edu.au/study/bachelor-of-agribusiness
Why study this degree at UWA
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences
(ARWU 2020)
• Gain the professional skills, knowledge and expertise
that shape global agricultural production
• With continued world population growth, job
opportunities associated with the science, economics
and business of agriculture, continue to expand15
SPECIALISED DEGREE
Bachelor of
Agricultural Science
Minimum ATAR 80 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or
part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll learn to
Agricultural consultant, researcher, AgTech professional • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and
technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science teaches Agricultural Science
understanding, reasoning and improving the natural • apply well-developed cognitive, creative and
world through systematic observation, experimentation, communication skills in diverse contexts
modelling and calculation. A quality education in • review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
Agricultural Science from UWA will equip you with knowledge
attributes that are highly valued and sought after by • exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying
a diverse range of employers around the globe, and and solving problems with intellectual independence
provides the opportunity to harness the skills and • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for
knowledge necessary to make a real contribution to the employment in the discipline of Agricultural Science
global challenges facing humanity. and further study
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Why study this degree at UWA
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences
Major
(ARWU 2020)
• Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major)
• By taking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science you’ll
gain specialised advanced training in the field of uwa.edu.au/study/bachelor-of-agricultural-science
agricultural science to set you on the path to your
dream career
• The specific skills and knowledge developed and
demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by
employers and will make you highly competitive in the
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SPECIALISED DEGREE
Bachelor of
Biological Science
Minimum ATAR 80 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll learn to
Wildlife officer, conservation biologist, zoologist • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and
technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of
The Bachelor of Biological Science teaches you how Biological Science
living organisms, ranging from microbes to megaflora and • apply well-developed cognitive, creative and
megafauna, grow, reproduce, adapt and evolve. You’ll communication skills in diverse contexts
learn how species and ecological communities can be • review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
managed, conserved and restored, using techniques knowledge
ranging from genetic analysis, to data collection from • exercise independent and critical thinking and
whole populations and ecosystems, to big data synthesis judgement in identifying and solving problems
science. A quality education in Biological Science from • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for
UWA will equip you with attributes that are highly valued employment in the discipline of Biological Science and
and sought after by a diverse range of employers around further study
the globe, and provides the opportunity to harness
the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the Major
vulnerabilities and resilience of life on our planet. • Wildlife Conservation (Extended Major)
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• UWA is ranked first in Australia for Biological Sciences
(ARWU 2020)
• Australia's fauna is megadiverse, and Western Australia
is home to almost half our animal species
• The specific skills and knowledge developed and
demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by
employers and will make you highly competitive in the
job market17
SPECIALISED DEGREE
Bachelor of
Environmental Science
Minimum ATAR 80 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll learn to
Environmental consultant, conservation officer, soil scientist • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and
technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of
The Bachelor of Environmental Science teaches Environmental Science
understanding, reasoning and improving the natural • apply well-developed cognitive, creative and
world through systematic observation, experimentation, communication skills in diverse contexts
modelling and calculation. A quality education in • review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
Environmental Science from UWA will equip you with knowledge
attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a • exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying
diverse range of employers locally and around the globe, and solving problems with intellectual independence
and provides the opportunity to harness the skills and • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for
knowledge necessary to make a real contribution to the employment in the discipline of Environmental Science
global challenges facing humanity. and further study
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Why study this degree at UWA Major
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Environmental • Environmental Science and Management
Science and Engineering (ARWU 2020) (Extended Major)
• By taking the Bachelor of Environmental Science
you’ll gain specialised advanced training in the field of uwa.edu.au/study/bachelor-of-environmental-
environmental science to set you on the path to your science
dream career
• The specific skills and knowledge developed and
demonstrated by graduates are exceedingly valued by
employers and will make you highly competitive in the
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SPECIALISED DEGREE
Bachelor of
Marine Science
Minimum ATAR 80 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or
part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll learn to
Marine environmental consultant, coastal planner, marine • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and
conservationist technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of
Marine Science
The Bachelor of Marine Science offers the full breadth • apply well-developed cognitive, creative and
of the Marine Science discipline, combining knowledge communication skills in diverse contexts
of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical • review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
environment across all levels of biological organisation. knowledge
You’ll learn about the complex interactions that occur in • exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying
marine ecosystems and how to manage these systems in a and solving problems with intellectual independence
changing world through lectures, laboratory exercises and • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for
field excursions. employment in the discipline of Marine Science and
further study
Why study this degree at UWA
• UWA is ranked 29th in the world in Earth and Marine Major
Sciences (QS 2020) and has brand new facilities and • Marine Science (Extended Major)
resources unique to Australia that are used across our
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• This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-
disciplinary learning experience and leads you to clear
choices in a master's degree
• The specific skills and knowledge developed and
demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by
employers and will make you highly competitive in the
job market19
SPECIALISED DEGREE
Bachelor of
Molecular Sciences
Minimum ATAR 80 or equivalent
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or
part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll learn to
Agricultural scientist, animal scientist, biochemist, food scientist • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and
technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of
In Molecular Sciences you’ll learn about life at the Molecular Sciences
molecular level. Starting with the building blocks of life • apply well-developed cognitive, creative and
(DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) you’ll communication skills in diverse contexts
work towards understanding the complex function of • review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise
cells, tissues and organisms. Training in cutting-edge knowledge
technologies will equip you with the tools to answer • exercise independent and critical thinking and
the many challenges in the biological and/or health judgement in identifying and solving problems
sciences. The degree serves as an excellent stepping • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for
stone into any career in the biosciences. Successful employment in the discipline of Molecular Sciences
completion of the Molecular Life Sciences extended and further study
major allows you to progress to a Master of Biotechnology
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or other postgraduate studies in relevant bioscience Majors
disciplines. Alternatively, the successful completion of • Biochemistry of Nutrition (Extended Major)
the Biochemistry of Nutrition extended major will enable • Molecular Life Sciences (Extended Major)
you to pursue postgraduate studies in the Master of
Biomedical Science or a related discipline. uwa.edu.au/study/bachelor-of-molecular-sciences
Why study this degree at UWA
• Learn about the most recent advances in the molecular
life sciences, how these affect our everyday lives
and how we can use this knowledge to solve global
challenges
• This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-
disciplinary learning experience
• The specific skills and knowledge developed and
demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by
employers and will make you highly competitive in the
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COMPREHENSIVE DEGREE
Bachelor of Science
Minimum ATAR 75 or equivalent
STAT Written English and Verbal or Quantitative
Intake months February and July
Completion 3 years full time or part-time equivalent
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Agricultural scientist, environmental consultant, marine
conservationist, zoologist, biochemist, software developer,
Majors
analyst, engineer*, forensic scientist, psychologist*, sports
• Agribusiness
coach, astronomer
• Agricultural Science
• Agricultural Technology
Our Bachelor of Science gives you the skills and • Anatomy and Human Biology
knowledge to make a real contribution to the challenges • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
facing humanity. Scientists study the universe, its • Botany
properties, the life that exists within it and the laws • Chemistry – Physical and Analytical
that govern it. Discipline areas range from cutting- • Chemistry – Synthetic
edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary • Computer Science
fields. The importance of science in determining the • Conservation Biology
wellbeing of our society is recognised by industry, • Cybersecurity
business and government. • Data Science
• Environmental Management
Why study this degree at UWA • Environmental Science
• You’ll be taught by the world’s leading teachers • Exercise and Health
and researchers • Genetics
• You’ll gain highly valued and sought-after skills that • Geographical Sciences
will ensure you are well-prepared for many diverse and • Geology
exciting careers • Marine and Coastal Processes
• You’ll have Work Integrated Learning (WIL) • Marine Biology
opportunities to gain practical industry experience • Mathematics and Statistics
and employability skills • Microbiology and Immunology
• Neuroscience
You’ll learn to • Physics
• explore and investigate the big issues confronting • Physiology
our planet • Sport Science
• develop skills in reasoning, logic, observation, analysis, • Zoology
creativity and more
• gain practical, hands-on, industry-relevant experience
and skills
• bridge the gap between theory and practice through
work experience opportunities
• think critically and push boundaries
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COMBINED BACHELOR'S DEGREE MAJORS IN AGRICULTURAL,
ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL
Bachelor of Agribusiness SCIENCES
and Bachelor of Science
Minimum ATAR 85 or equivalent Agribusiness
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Completion 4 years full time or part-time equivalent Policy analyst, commodity trade analyst,
production supervisor
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Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours)
COMBINED BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Bachelor of Agricultural Agribusiness encompasses the entire food production
process, from business activities involved in production,
Science and Bachelor of financing and processing to marketing of food and fibre in
Science
order to feed a growing population. This major will prepare
you to apply business and economic principles to address
global challenges in food security, farming systems and
Minimum ATAR 85 or equivalent evolving consumer markets.
STAT Not applicable
Intake months February and July Why study this course at UWA
Completion 4 years full time or part-time equivalent • Build the knowledge and professional work skills you
need to contribute solutions to issues of food security
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and global food production
science
• Explore different facets of the agricultural industry,
such as international trade, business management,
COMBINED BACHELOR'S DEGREE
marketing, policy formation and more
Bachelor of Environmental • Learn the business and economics behind assuming
managerial and leadership roles in the field
Science and Bachelor of
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You’ll learn to
Science • demonstrate a fluency with the factors and conditions
affecting the agricultural industry
Minimum ATAR 85 or equivalent • build practical and transferable skills in management,
STAT Not applicable teamwork, critical thinking and communication directed
Intake months February and July toward the strategies needed to implement growth and
Completion 3 years full time or part-time equivalent sustainability in the agri-food and farming sectors
• apply skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios in
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agricultural planning, distribution and innovation
science
Trending second majors: Agricultural Technology;
Environmental Management; Marketing
Prerequisites:
• Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics
Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in
the first year
• Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two
first-year mathematics units
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Agribusiness and Agricultural Science
Agricultural Science CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
(Extended Major) Agricultural scientist, environmental consultant,
environmental manager
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Agricultural scientist, policy analyst, commodity Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours)
trade analyst
Australia's agricultural industry is a key part of the world's
Bachelor’s degree: Agribusiness or Philosophy (Honours) food supply system. The challenges of a rapidly growing
population, climate change, and the limitations of land and
The global population is increasing, and with it comes the fresh water all impact on the ability of agriculture to meet the
need for a profitable and economically viable agribusiness demand for food, fibre and fuel. As part of the Agricultural
sector to meet the food and fibre demand of humanity. This Science major, you'll investigate how to address this demand
extended major will combine practical business skills with by developing an understanding of the complex factors that
your interests in agriculture to tackle the global challenge of shape agricultural systems. Agricultural Science provides
creating a sustainable food future. the research, technology and information for the sustainable
and ethical development of the agricultural industry. Your
Why study this course at UWA studies will include soil science, genetics, cropping systems,
• Gain the professional skills and knowledge expertise soil–plant interaction, livestock production, agricultural
that shape global agricultural production economics and grain marketing.
• With continued world population growth, job
opportunities associated with the science, economics Why study this course at UWA
and business of agriculture, continue to expand • There is a high demand for skilled agriculture graduates
• Learn the science underlying animal husbandry and with a strong science background
crop systems and apply business strategies to capitalise • UWA aims to contribute to sustainable food production
on innovation and cutting-edge best practice • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences
(ARWU 2020)
You’ll learn to
• obtain a focused expertise on the physical and social You’ll learn to
sciences of the agricultural sector, including economics • be critical thinkers who are scientifically skilled and able
and marketing, agribusiness finance, principles of to address global challenges such as climate change
agribusiness management, farm management, crop and increasing demand for food and fibre
and animal production, soil science and genetics • assess how climate, soils, plants, animals and farm
• research and apply principles associated with clean, management practices influence agricultural production
ethical and sustainable production • evaluate how agricultural trade and commodity
• develop hands-on, transferable scientific and business marketing can be applied to manage price risk
skills for attractive employability across the spectrum of
the agricultural industry Trending second majors: Environmental Science;
Botany; Chemistry
Prerequisites: Prerequisites:
• Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics • Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics
Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in
the first year the first year
• Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two • Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two
first-year mathematics units first-year mathematics units
• Chemistry ATAR OR a chemistry unit taken in the • Chemistry ATAR OR a chemistry unit taken in the
first year first year
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agribusiness23
Agricultural Science and Agricultural Technology
Technology (Extended Major) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Agricultural adviser, AgTech professional,
agricultural researcher
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Agricultural consultant, researcher, AgTech professional
Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours)
Bachelor’s degree: Agricultural Science or
Philosophy (Honours) Agricultural technology is transforming the agricultural
sector. This data-intensive technology has the potential
There is a critical need to produce food and fibre more to significantly increase food production, effectively,
efficiently and in a more sustainable manner. There are efficiently and sustainably. The Agricultural Technology
currently rapid changes in the agricultural sector, largely major provides a broad agricultural background along
due to developments in agricultural technology (digital with the necessary skills in data management and analysis,
agriculture). This extended major provides knowledge in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
both the traditional agricultural science areas as well as the sensing. You'll learn how to integrate this information to
emerging data-intensive agricultural technologies. develop strategies for agricultural and farming systems.
Why study this course at UWA Why study this course at UWA
• Agricultural technology ('AgTech') is rapidly developing • Agricultural technology ('AgTech') is rapidly developing
and there is a high demand for graduates, especially and there is high demand for graduates who are skilled
those who are also skilled in agricultural science in this area
• UWA aims to contribute to sustainable food production • UWA aims to contribute to sustainable food production
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences
(ARWU 2020) (ARWU 2020)
You’ll learn to You’ll learn to
• integrate agricultural knowledge with skills in • integrate agricultural knowledge with skills in
geographic information systems (GIS), programming geographic information systems (GIS), programming
and data analysis to guide decision making for and data analysis, to guide decision making for
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improved agricultural productivity improved agricultural productivity
• be critical thinkers who are scientifically skilled and able • be a critical thinker who is scientifically skilled and able
to address global challenges such as climate change to address global challenges such as climate change
and increasing demand for food and fibre and increasing demand for food and fibre
• assess how climate, soils, plants, animals and farm • show knowledge of farming in Western Australia
management practices influence agricultural production and skills to assess agricultural systems using
• evaluate how agricultural trade and commodity scientific methods
marketing can be applied to manage price risk
Trending second majors: Agribusiness; Business; Finance
Prerequisites: Prerequisites:
• Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics • Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics
Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in
the first year the first year
• Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two • Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two
first-year mathematics units first-year mathematics units
• Chemistry ATAR OR a chemistry unit taken in the • Chemistry ATAR OR a chemistry unit taken in the
first year first year
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Botany Conservation Biology
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Research scientist, environmental consultant, horticulturalist Conservation officer, environmental consultant,
research scientist
Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours)
Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours)
Botanists study how plants evolve and adapt to changing
climates and environments and have a proactive role Conservation biologists work to prevent the extinction
in mitigating the loss of biodiversity. Botany is an ideal of the world’s plant and animal species. This is the ideal
major if you are enthusiastic about Western Australia's major if you are interested in fieldwork and want to
unique native flora or agricultural crops, and are interested help mitigate the increasing pressure on the world’s
in addressing current and future threats to plant ecosystems by actively participating in the management
conservation and sustainability. and research of threatened species and communities, as
well as understanding the principles and policies behind
Why study this course at UWA their recovery.
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and in the world’s top 50
for Biological Sciences (ARWU 2020) Why study this course at UWA
• It’s perfect if you are enthusiastic about Western • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and in the world’s top 50
Australia’s unique native flora or agricultural crops, and for Biological Sciences (ARWU 2020)
are interested in addressing current and future threats • Study near the South West of Western Australia,
to plant conservation and sustainability one of the world’s 25 ‘biodiversity hotspots’
• There are up to three overnight field trips on which (Conservation International)
you’ll get the chance to apply your knowledge in • Apply your knowledge in real-life situations on field trips
real-life situations
You’ll learn to
You’ll learn to • understand global biodiversity and its distribution, and
• understand plant structure, function, diversity the evolutionary history of biodiversity in Australia
and evolution • appreciate the relationship between species biology
• appreciate the pivotal relationship between plants and and ecology and vulnerability to environmental change
their environment • discuss major threats to biodiversity, their causes, and
• demonstrate a knowledge of basic plant processes at management, and research to mitigate them
different levels of organisation, including cells, tissues, • explain the role of different stakeholders in shaping
organs, organisms, populations and communities policy and decision making
• be conversant in the terminology, issues and practice • demonstrate the analytical and communication skills
of the core principles of botany: diversity, ecology, for modern conservation research
genetics and evolution, and physiology
Trending second majors: Genetics; Botany;
Trending second majors: Conservation Biology; Environmental Science; Marine Biology
Zoology; Genetics Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: • Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics
• Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in
Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
the first year • Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two
• Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
first-year mathematics units Recommended subject: Chemistry ATAR
Recommended subject: Chemistry ATAR
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Environmental Geography Environmental
and Planning Management
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Urban planner, environmental researcher and consultant, Environmental consultant, conservation planner, environmental
conservationist
policy analyst
Bachelor’s degree: Environmental Design or Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours)
Philosophy (Honours)
With growing populations globally, managing our
This major focuses on how to ensure the sustainable use environment and natural resources is becoming more
of the natural and built environment, ranging from urban important than ever. In this major, you’ll learn how to apply
design, managing natural resources and ensuring an scientific, economic, policy and social analysis to help
appropriate quality of life for all in urban environments. society make better decisions to protect the environment.
You'll develop essential skills in qualitative and quantitative If you want to play a role in the future of our environment,
data collection and analysis, fieldwork, the use of you’ll be well-suited to study this major
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote
sensing, analysing environmental policy and applying Why study this course at UWA
environmental planning techniques, all of which are • UWA Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy
essential for advancing your career. is a recognised centre of excellence for the impact of its
environmental policy analysis
Why study this course • UWA is 1st in Australia and 21st in the world for
• You'll be taught by experts across a range of disciplines, Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2020)
from urban planning through to natural resource • You’ll learn to help society resolve conflicts caused by
management and conservation the increasing demands of growing populations on the
• You'll gain valuable practical skills through fieldwork environment and natural resources, including problems
and desk-based data collection and analysis like climate change and biodiversity loss
• Employers prioritise graduates with experience across a
broad range of disciplines, whose skills are transferable You’ll learn to
Course Guide 2022–23 | Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
and adaptable to the variety of issues affecting industry • integrate science, economics and social science
and society to guide decision making with respect to human
intervention in the environment
You’ll learn to • demonstrate the knowledge to manage and
• develop skills in data collection, analysis and rehabilitate environmental systems
interpretation, using data from both the human and • analyse environmental policies from an economic and
natural environment social science perspective
• apply your knowledge of policy to identify solutions • apply economic principles to environmental
that ensure sustainable usage of natural resources and management decisions
urban development
• develop workplace-relevant skills including adaptability, Trending second majors: Geology; Conservation Biology
teamwork, oral presentations and professional report Prerequisites:
writing for employers • Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics
• use advanced technology to explore data and present Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in
commanding data visualisations the first year
• Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two
Trending second majors: Geographical Sciences; Human first-year mathematics units
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Environmental Science Environmental Science
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
and Management
Environmental consultant, conservation officer, environmental (Extended Major)
compliance officer
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Bachelor’s degree: Science or Philosophy (Honours) Environmental consultant, conservation officer, soil scientist
Environmental Science assesses the impact of human Bachelor’s degree: Environmental Science or
activity on the global environment and develops scientific, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
risk-based solutions to help secure a sustainable future.
By choosing to major in Environmental Science, you'll Environmental science assesses the impact of human
help to develop solutions to global environmental issues activity on the global environment and develops
including climate change, carbon trading, greenhouse scientific, risk-based solutions to help secure a sustainable
gas emissions, water resource management, salinity, future. As a student of the Environmental Science and
deforestation and others. Management extended major, you'll be trained to apply
scientific, economic and regulatory knowledge to help
Why study this course at UWA society resolve global conflicts such as climate change,
• UWA is 1st in Australia and 21st in the world for deforestation and water pollution.
Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2020)
• Western Australia is home to a number of Why study this course at UWA
large companies in the mining, agriculture and • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Environmental
environmental sector, leading to increasing demand for Science and Engineering (ARWU 2020)
highly qualified graduates in Environmental Science. • You’ll learn to help society resolve conflicts, caused
• It is expected there will be 14,000 job openings in the by the increasing demands of growing populations on
next five years, with weekly wages being higher than the environment
the average (joboutlook.gov.au) • You can be a leader in environmental science and
policy analysis with good job opportunities and weekly
You’ll learn to wages being higher than average (joboutlook.gov.au)
• demonstrate the skills and knowledge to assess
environmental systems, using field, laboratory, You’ll learn to
modelling and statistical methodologies • develop skills and knowledge to assess environmental
• integrate ecological, physical and chemical processes systems, using field, laboratory, modelling and
to guide decision making with respect to human statistical methodologies
intervention in the environment • integrate science, economics and social science
• demonstrate the knowledge to manage and to guide decision making with respect to human
rehabilitate disturbed systems such as natural and intervention in the environment
agricultural catchments, post-mining landscapes, • analyse environmental policies from an economic and
contaminated sites, urban environments, etc. social science perspective
Trending second majors: Marine Biology; Marine and Prerequisites:
Coastal Processes; Geology • Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics
Prerequisites: Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in
• Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics the first year
Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in • Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two
the first year first-year mathematics and statistics units
• Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two • Chemistry ATAR OR an chemistry unit taken in
first-year mathematics and statistics units the first year
• Chemistry ATAR OR a chemistry unit taken in the
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