Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| Duration | |
| Three years full time | |
| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
| 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 |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence |
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Earth Sciences - foundation package
Earth Sciences involve the application of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics to understanding our planet, as well as solving environmental problems. If this sounds good to you, then a course in an earth science area might be just what you’re looking for!
A foundation package in the earth sciences leads on to major sequences in any of the following:
- Environmental geoscience
- Geography
- Geology
- Land and water management
- Marine and coastal management
- Soil science
It is possible to combine two of these, or to combine one with a non-earth sciences major. Students entering combined courses with arts, commerce, economics or law often take an earth sciences major.
The University of Western Australia also offers two specialised programs in the earth sciences:
- Earth Science
- Geochemistry
There are also two four-year specialised programs in the Earth Sciences, in which all students undertake a research project in fourth year:
- Geology and Resource Economics
- Land Rehabilitation
Level 1
Foundation package in the earth sciences: Two units in earth and environmental science (choose from Dynamic Planet, Geographical Perspectives, Geological Perspectives), chemistry, mathematics, physics, and biology.
Levels 2 and 3
The foundation package leads on at level 2 to more specialised units focusing on the various different earth science disciplines listed above. At level 3 you will complete at least one major sequence. You may make up the rest of your enrolment at this level with further specialised units in your major area, or with a second major, or with units from other areas that support your major.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
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Career Opportunities
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
