Further Information
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| Intake period | |
February |
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| Duration | |
3 years full time |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Bachelor of Science (Scientific Computation): TEE: Physics, Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. WACE: Mathematics 3C/3D, and at least one of Chemistry 3A/3B, Physics 3A/3B, or Earth & Environmental Science 3A/3B. TEE Calculus or WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D is strongly recommended. (Students without either will be required to take an additional unit of mathematics in their first year, preferably over the summer immediately preceding full enrolment). Minimum TER (2009): |
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| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science (Scientific Computation) |
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| Fees | |
| TISC Codes | |
Bachelor of Science (3-year): UWSCC |
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| Links | |
| University Handbook |
Scientific Computation
A dramatic increase in the power of computers has been essential to the recent rapid development of science and engineering.
This program gives you the opportunity to develop skills in complex problem-solving in science (focusing on physics, chemistry or earth science), applying high-level expertise in mathematical and computer modelling. Scientific computation provides deeper insight into a wide range of phenomena than theory and experiment alone
Yet few science graduates have strong enough skills in computation to take advantage of these recent developments, while computer science graduates do not have the knowledge of mathematics and science needed for technical fields.
This degree program will provide students with competent education in science, mathematics and computing, especially valuable skills in complex problem-solving using state-of-the-art computing facilities. Computer modelling provides deeper insight into a wide range of phenomena than experiment alone.
Level 1
At Level 1 you will take foundation units in at least one of: physics, chemistry or earth science.
Plus core units in:
- Scientific programming
- Mathematics
Electives from:
- Science or Engineering
Level 2
- Core science units from physics, chemistry or earth science.
- Foundations of Scientific Computation
- Scientific Modelling
- Core mathematics units
Level 3
You complete one of the following majors:
- Computational physics
- Computational chemistry
- Computational geoscience
each of which comprises science units, plus:
- High-performance computing
- Advanced scientific modelling
- Advanced mathematics
- Special topics in scientific computation
Level 4 (Honours)
Core Honours units from physics, chemistry or earth science.
Research project
Career opportunities
In addition to opening up the normal range of careers available to graduates in physics, chemistry, geology or soil science, the advanced computational skills specially developed in this programme make graduates an attractive prospect for employers both within the scientific community (such as universities and government research laboratories) and in industry and consultancy companies.
| Course enquiries | Admissions, application, and general enquiries to |
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Hackett Hall (M353) Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477 Email admissions@uwa.edu.au |
