Program Overview

Bachelor of Human Sciences

Understand what it is to be human - from our structure, function, development and genetics, to adaptation, performance and evolution.

Majors Available

• Bachelor of Human Sciences (Pharmaceutical Health) and Doctor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Human Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics
• Bachelor of Human Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science
• Human Science and Neuroscience (Extended Major)
• Human Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology) (Extended Major)
• Human Sciences and Data Analytics (Extended Major)

The Learning Experience

• Barry J Marshall Library: UWA's hub for science students and researchers, with soundproofed study rooms, multimedia suites, and a café on site.
• Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis: Enables research excellence by providing state-of-the-art facilities and expertise.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

• For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

• Annual course fee: $49,200.00 (2025)
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

Scholarships

• Available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Careers and Further Study

Career Opportunities

• Bioinformatician
• Data analyst
• Health policy planner

Further Study

• Masters of Bioinformatics (via Human Sciences and Data Analytics major)
• Masters of Biomedical Sciences (Neuroscience) (via Human Science and Neuroscience major)

Entry Requirements

• Minimum ATAR: 80
• English language competence
• 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.

About the Bachelor of Human Sciences

• Provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental interdisciplinary understanding of human function and behaviour.
• Houses a suite of majors that examine the biology of 'being human' in today's world.
• Graduates will enhance skills needed for the future, such as analytical thinking and innovation, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving.

Why Study Human Sciences at UWA?

• The Bachelor of Human Sciences is the only specialised degree of its kind offered in Western Australia.
• Be part of a world top 100 university.
• Seek an education with a difference, with real industry connections.

Quick Details

• Degree specific majors: 6
• Status: Available
• Minimum ATAR: 80
• Course intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Full-time completion: 3 Years Full-Time
• Course code: BP031
• Degree type: Specialised Bachelor's Degree
• Campus location: UWA (Crawley campus)
• CRICOS code: E

Gain Real-World Practical Experience

• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry-relevant experience.
• Develop employability skills through a science work placement.
• Available units: SCIE2205 Science Work Placement Unit, SCIE2206 Science Consultancy Project.

Facilities

• Imaging at Science: Specialised services in light microscopy, live cell imaging, and confocal microscopy.
• Cell and Molecular Life: Offers state-of-the-art technology to staff and students whose research investigates diverse insults affecting animal and human cells and tissues.