Human Science and Neuroscience (Extended Major)

Program Overview

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Human Science and Neuroscience Extended Major

Gain a unique insight into how human behaviour is influenced by genetic, developmental, ecological and cultural factors.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Location: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Course Code: MJD-HSNEM
• Honours Available: Yes
• Degrees course is available in: Bachelor of Human Sciences, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

About the Course

The Human Science and Neuroscience extended major centres on the understanding of human behaviour, combining a strong core of Neuroscience and Physiology with the disciplines of Psychology and Anthropology.

You will increase your knowledge of the cellular and molecular basis of how the brain works through Neuroscience, Molecular Biology and Physiology units. You will also expand your understanding of human behaviour through units that incorporate psychology, anthropology as well as primate ecology and social behaviour. This unique combination offers both depth and breadth of knowledge about the human brain and behaviour at both the micro and macro scales.

This extended major will enhance skills needed for careers in a range of fields, including health care, health policy, and medical and health research.

Career Pathways

Potential career opportunities include medical technician, neuroscientist and research scientist.

Further Study

This extended major leads directly into Honours in Neuroscience and Masters in Biomedical Science with a Neuroscience Specialisation.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

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International Student Fees

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

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.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 11.5
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 70
• French Baccalaureate: 12
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 525
• GCE A-Levels: 9
• German Abitur: 3.3
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 15
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 60
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 79
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 26
• Malaysian STPM: 11
• Monash University Foundation Year: 270
• NCUK Foundation Program: 9
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.8
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 8
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4.6
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 330
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 15
• Trinity College Foundation: 300
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 12
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 66
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 8
• US College Board SAT: 1170
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 60
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 80

Mathematics Requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

• WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

• Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to Apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

Extended majors enable you to dive deeper into a particular area of study and normally require 13 to 18 units studied over the course of your degree.

Why Study This Course?

• Interact with research groups and professionals in the field
• An extended laboratory experience supports your data collection and practical skills

You'll Learn to

• Appreciate the value of human diversity for its own sake and how it informs the disciplines of neuroscience, anatomy and physiology
• Apply your knowledge of basic cell and systems biology and biological chemistry to neural cells and systems
• Understand the neuroscience underpinning common pathological conditions of the nervous system
• Integrate key knowledge and concepts about the structure and function of the human brain and how this is expressed in behaviour
• With high research content and a focus on practical skills, develop sound scientific research design methods

Meet Your Teachers

You'll be learning from our passionate and inspirational teaching staff with real industry experience and connections, and up to date skills and knowledge.

• A/Prof Helmy Mulders
• A/Prof Jenny Rodger

Your Degree Options

This major is offered as a degree-specific major for these degrees.

• Bachelor of Human Sciences
• Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)