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Engineering Science

Engineering is the creative application of science and mathematics to design solutions for global challenges.

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  1. Introduction
  2. Course description, features and facilities
  3. Student profile
  4. Structure
  5. Popular combinations
  6. You may also be interested in…
  7. Professional Recognition
  8. Career opportunities
  9. Further study opportunities
  10. Entrance requirements
  11. How to Apply
 

Introduction

From building the world's largest man-made structures to its smallest electronic devices, from moving people across the globe to sustaining their local environment, engineering affects every aspect of our lives. This major develops your intellectual, practical, scientific and project management skills along with your imagination, creativity, inspiration and communication.

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Course description, features and facilities

The Engineering Science major provides you with fundamental engineering knowledge and develops your scientific, communication and problem solving skills through a combination of theoretical foundations and practical, hands-on courses and industry projects.

In your first and second years of study you will complete a strong, broad foundation of engineering and science units, before moving into your third year to study a more specialised area of engineering. You will then have the opportunity to gain deeper understanding and application of this specialisation in the postgraduate Master of Professional Engineering* where you can choose to specialise in one of the following areas:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Software Engineering^

The Engineering Science major is developed in consultation with a wide range of industry leaders and provides you with the opportunity to work on creative real-world projects from concept through to design and client presentation in modern learning environments such as the Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre and Clough Engineering Student Centre.

* subject to successful completion of the Engineering Science (or Computer Science) major.

^ see the Computer Science major.

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Student profile

Student profile – Robert Prast

The flexibility of an Engineering Science degree allows you to explore all fields of engineering and discover what you want from your degree

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Structure

UWA's streamlined course structure allows you to pursue studies in a wide range of areas and to take one or two majors in your degree. Your second major can be from a similar field to your first (degree-specific) major, or from a different area or degree entirely.

As well as the units specified in your major, you will study broadening units outside your main area of study and may be able to take a number of elective subjects as well.

You can explore the structure of this major in detail in the University Handbooks.

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Professional Recognition

Students who successfully complete the Engineering Science major within an appropriate undergraduate degree will be guaranteed entry to the Master of Professional Engineering. The Master of Professional Engineering will be an accredited degree allowing students graduate entry to Engineers Australia. As part of the normal accreditation process, provisional accreditation is expected in November 2011, followed by final accreditation following the graduation of the first student cohort.

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Career opportunities

Many engineers have the opportunity to travel the world and employment opportunities are endless, with work available in the mining and resources industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, power and water utilities, and electronics and telecommunications industries.

The booming Australian resources sector offers a wealth of graduate opportunities in mining and oil and gas engineering.

If you are interested in a career in mining engineering, you would opt to specialise in mining engineering in the Engineering Science major.

The oil and gas industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities, including structural engineering, electrical power, construction management, reliability, process engineering, subsea engineering, mechanical systems, pipelines design and construction and instrument and controls.

If you are considering a career in this industry, you would opt to specialise in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. By choosing the discipline that most interests you, you will not only gain a deep understanding of the discipline from a holistic engineering perspective, but also undertake units relevant to oil and gas engineering in the field of choice.

Alternatively, students who complete the Engineering Science major without proceeding to master's study may be eligible for technical jobs, including project management roles within these industries as well as other professions that require a strong scientific and mathematical background.

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Further study opportunities

The Engineering Science major lays the foundation for further study options at postgraduate level through the accredited Master of Professional Engineering. If you choose to pursue a postgraduate qualification to become an engineer, you will be required to work with others to understand social needs and create solutions that are delivered on time, safely and within an estimated budget.

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Check the Entrance requirements

This course is available to Australian and international students.

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  1. Prerequisites and minimum scores
  2. Additional information
  3. English competency
  4. Advanced standing

Prerequisites and minimum scores

Qualification and prerequisite subjectsCourse entry score
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Physics 3A/3B
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Chemistry 3A/3B
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D
80
International Baccalaureate
  • A score of 4 or above in HL Mathematics
  • A score of 4 or above in HL Physics
  • A score of 4 or above in HL Chemistry
  • A score of 4 or above in HL Mathematics or in SL Further Mathematics
29

Additional information

Alternatively, if you have a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D (or equivalent), you can satisfy the prerequisite requirements by taking additional units/subjects when you commence at UWA.

These units must be undertaken as electives within your degree course.

However, if you only have a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D (or equivalent) and wish to undertake a second science major, this may extend the duration of the degree beyond the minimum 3 years.

Please note: to complete this major within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will require a minimum ATAR of 98 (or equivalent).

English competency

University study demands strong English language competency. To be eligible for admission to a undergraduate program at UWA, you must demonstrate satisfactory performance in a UWA-approved test of English. This is the case even if English is your first language.

The minimum requirement is a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE English, Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect achieved at Stage 2 or Stage 3 – or an equivalent level of achievement in an interstate or international qualification.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).

Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.

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  1. Prerequisites and minimum scores
  2. Advanced standing

Prerequisites and minimum scores

Qualification and prerequisite subjectsCourse entry score
French Baccalaureat
12
International Baccalaureate
29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
8
Western Australian Universities Preparatory Program (WAUPP)
63
Trinity College Foundation Program
85
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
270
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)
60
Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)
12
Chinese Gao Kao
525
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
12
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
60
Norwegian Vitnemål
4.14
Swedish Slutbetyg
15.70
German Abitur
3.17
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
8
South African National Senior Certificate
4.60

These are the required prerequisites for applicants who have completed these particular qualifications.

If you are applying for a place based on other qualifications you need to demonstrate that you have knowledge at least equivalent to the subjects specified.

Advanced standing

Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).

How to apply

This course is available to Australian and international students.

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  1. First semester entry
  2. Second semester entry
  3. How to apply
  4. Information for…
  5. Contact details - admission information

We have two intakes of undergraduate students each year: first and second semester.

First semester entry

Australian citizens or permanent residents, including humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens apply through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre.

Contact the Admissions Centre for advice.

Second semester entry

Apply online for second semester entry to a range of courses at UWA.

After the closing date, contact the Admissions Centre for advice.

How to apply

How to apply - domestic

Information for

Contact details - admission information

UWA Admissions Centre (M353)

Address
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009
Location
UWA Map
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 2477 – General enquiries
1800 653 050 – General enquiries (country callers)
Fax
(+61 8) 6488 1226
Enquire on-line
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm

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  2. Second semester entry
  3. How to apply
  4. Fees
  5. Information for…
  6. Contact details - admission information

First semester entry

International undergraduate applicants must complete this application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.

You must also:

Second semester entry

International undergraduate applicants must complete this application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.

You must also:

How to apply

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Fees

$30980, per year.

This figure has been arrived at by assuming that you study a full-time study load for one year made up of units all within the same fee band. As some units vary in cost, the actual student fee will depend on the mix of units you choose. The international student fees page has further details.

Information for

Contact details - admission information

UWA International Centre (M352)

Address
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 3939
Fax
(+61 8) 9382 4071
Contacts
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
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Engineering Science: the details

Status
Available 2012
Locations offered
Crawley
Attendance types
Part-time, Full-time
Delivery mode
Internal
Starting dates
Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly first year time commitment
16-25 hours teaching time, plus your own study time
Standard full-time completion
3 years (BSc), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))
Maximum time to complete
10 years
Degrees (available in)
This major is available in:Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)All majors (except Economics and Biomedical Science double majors, Architecture, Specialist Music Studies and Science Communication) can also be taken as second majors in any of our undergraduate degrees
Honours available
Yes
Contact details: course information
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Student Office
Ground floor of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building (facing James Oval)
enquiries-ecm@uwa.edu.au
Ask UWA
(+61 8) 6488 3061
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