Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
February A July intake is available provided a major is chosen from the following:
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| Duration | |
3½ years full time (accelerated honours program with considerable overloads) |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
20 to 25 hours plus own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 040779F |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics and one or more of Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Biology or Human Biology is desirable. |
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Advanced Science
The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science Program) gives students the opportunity to work together on group projects and gain early experience in research and research management.
There are opportunities for a range of industrial placements, as well as political and governmental agency internships.
High-performing science students will find the program a challenging and rewarding experience, with the option of fast-tracking to complete your Honours degree in three and a half years.
This program allows high-achieving students to study science in a wider social context, and the opportunity to accelerate their course by going straight into Level 2 units where appropriate.
Besides completing two science majors, students work on group projects and gain early experience in research and research management. The program includes an overseas placement.
Level 1
At Level 1 you will complete a foundation package in your broad area of interest (physical sciences, earth sciences, biological sciences, human and behavioural sciences, or mathematics and computer sciences) in addition to a group project.
Level 2 and 3
In Levels 2 and 3, you will complete two science majors from those below:
You will also complete a research project and a placement in a university overseas.
To continue the program and to qualify for the award you must achieve a weighted average of at least 80 per cent at Level 1 and 2. Entry into Honours requires a weighted average of at least 75 per cent in the units forming the relevant science majors and the Level 3 research project.
The degree is awarded with Honours, which you complete in your fourth year (enriched program).
The accelerated program allows you to complete the degree (including Honours) in 3.5 years, in selected majors.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 98 |
| UWA Foundation program | 80 |
| WAUFY | 80 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 39 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 19 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 15 |
| Indian School Certificate | 95 |
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can look forward to a wide range of career options in science administration, science policy and management, with the option of continuing further in research if desired.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
