Bachelor
A key focus of the Bachelor of Science is understanding, reasoning and improving the natural world through systematic observation, experimentation, modelling and calculation. A quality education in science from UWA will equip you with attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe. The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity to harness the skills and knowledge necessary to make a real contribution to the global challenges facing humanity. Discipline areas range from cutting-edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary fields of science. Acquiring the communication and research skills embedded throughout each major, you will be well prepared for many diverse and exciting careers.
Scientists study the nature of the universe, its properties, the life that exists within it, and the laws that govern the behaviour of all matter. As a student you will investigate the big issues confronting our planet including climate change, diagnosis and treatment of disease, healthy lifestyles, food sustainability, and conserving biodiversity. The importance of science in determining the wellbeing of our society is recognised by industry, business and government.
UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2020. We boast staff who are among the world's leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience.
The Bachelor of Science offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can:
Past placement examples include forensic labs, chemistry labs, marine field work, pharmaceuticals, regional farms, sporting clubs and zoology field work.
UWA is ranked in the world's top 50 institutions for:
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
(ARWU 2022)
"My experience at UWA has been nothing but positive and studying here has given me so many opportunities. UWA supported me in pursuing a New Colombo Plan scholarship, which enabled me to go on exchange to the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I spent six months studying and interning in Hong Kong, and did an internship with a peace-building organisation in Nepal after spending a month learning Nepali. These experiences have been unforgettable and have allowed me to grow in many different ways."
"I got involved with uni life from the day I started university. I joined as many clubs as I could during Orientation Week. I started uni with a mindset that I wanted to do more than just study from 9am to 5pm and contribute to our campus life and the wider community. This year, I am the Guild's Environment Officer and the President for UWA French Club. As the Environment Officer, I run events and initiatives to promote sustainability on campus, from running EnviroFest to make-your-own keep cup events."
UWA celebrates more than 10 highly cited scientists across a range of disciplines. Highly cited scientists are defined as pre-eminent researchers who have demonstrated great influence in their field as measured by citations to their work. Our highly cited scientists include:
UWA offers a number of admission entry pathways for domestic and international students to be able to study with us. If your results do not qualify you for standard entry into the University, check our Admission entry pathways for one that suits you.