Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of scientific disciplines. With 29 majors to choose from, students can tailor their degree to suit their interests and career goals.

Majors Available

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Science
• Agricultural Technology
• Anatomy and Human Biology
• Bachelor of Science (Frontier Physics) and Master of Physics
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Conservation Biology
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Science
• Exercise and Health
• Genetics
• Geographical Sciences
• Geology
• Marine and Coastal Processes
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neuroscience
• Physics
• Physiology
• Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
• Sport Science
• Statistics
• Zoology

The Learning Experience

The Bachelor of Science offers students access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Barry J Marshall science library
• UWA Exercise and Performance Centre
• Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis
• Plant Growth Facility
• Centre for Sleep Science
• Bayliss Building
• Robin Winkler Clinic

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

• Student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Refer to the Fee Calculator for a fee estimate.

International Student Fees

• Annual course fee: $49,200.00 (2025)
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

• Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
• Search Scholarships for more information.

Careers and Further Study

The Bachelor of Science 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.

Related Careers

• 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.

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Achieve the University’s minimum entry score.
• Demonstrate English language competence.
• Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details).

Assured Pathway Information

• If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways.
• An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us.

About the Bachelor of Science

A key focus of the Bachelor of Science is understanding, reasoning and improving the natural world through systematic observation, experimentation, modelling and calculation. A quality education in science from UWA will equip you with attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe.

Why Study Science?

Scientists study the nature of the universe, its properties, the life that exists within it, and the laws that govern the behaviour of all matter. As a student you will investigate the big issues confronting our planet including climate change, diagnosis and treatment of disease, healthy lifestyles, food sustainability, and conserving biodiversity.

Quick Details

• Degree specific majors: 29
• Minimum ATAR: 75
• Intake months: February and July
• Student to staff ratio: 22 : 1
• Full time completion: 3 years full-time
• Associated postgraduate courses: 50
• CRICOS CODE: G

Rankings

• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 9th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (GRAS 2024).
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 24th in the world for Biological Sciences (GRAS 2024).
• UWA is ranked 3rd in Australia and 44th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (GRAS 2024).
• UWA is ranked 4th in Australia and 37th in the world for Agriculture and Forestry (QS 2025).

Work Experience

The Bachelor of Science offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can:

• Gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience and skills.
• Bridge the gap between theory and practice.
• Develop employability skills through a science work placement.

Past placement examples include forensic labs, chemistry labs, marine field work, pharmaceuticals, regional farms, sporting clubs and zoology field work.

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A world-class innovation and technological hub for our engineering and mathematical science students, with flexible workspaces for collaborative learning and industry interaction.

Highly Cited Scientists

UWA celebrates more than 10 highly cited scientists across a range of disciplines. Highly cited scientists are defined as pre-eminent researchers who have demonstrated great influence in their field as measured by citations to their work. Our highly cited scientists include:

• Professor Stephen Powles
• Professor Richard Hobbs
• Professor Harvey Millar

Popular Majors Available

• Agricultural Science
• Anatomy and Human Biology
• Biochemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Environmental Science
• Psychology
• Sport Science, Exercise and Health
• Physiology

Student Story

"I got involved with uni life from the day I started university. I joined as many clubs as I could during Orientation Week. I started uni with a mindset that I wanted to do more than just study from 9am to 5pm and contribute to our campus life and the wider community. This year, I am the Guild’s Environment Officer and the President for UWA French Club. As the Environment Officer, I run events and initiatives to promote sustainability on campus, from running EnviroFest to make-your-own keep cup events."

• Basundhara Dutta

Alumni Story

"My experience at UWA has been nothing but positive and studying here has given me so many opportunities. UWA supported me in pursuing a New Colombo Plan scholarship, which enabled me to go on exchange to the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I spent six months studying and interning in Hong Kong, and did an internship with a peace-building organisation in Nepal after spending a month learning Nepali. These experiences have been unforgettable and have allowed me to grow in many different ways."

• Zoe Fitzgerald

Admission Entry Pathways

UWA offers a number of admission entry pathways for domestic and international students to be able to study with us. If your results do not qualify you for standard entry into the University, check our Admission entry pathways for one that suits you.

Experience-Based Entry

Together with this course, you can also apply for a select number of our undergraduate bachelor's degrees. Through our Experience-based entry, we will assess all your academic achievements, qualifications and life experiences using a point system, where points will be awarded for each item submitted, and the total number of points will determine your eligibility.

Click here to find out more about how Experience-based entry works, courses available, check your eligibility and see our FAQs.