Bachelor
School of Arts & Sciences, Fremantle Campus
This three year degree has been designed to prepare you to take on the challenges facing our world today and in the future. You will gain knowledge and skills across several areas of Science which increases job possibilities, and also build depth of learning through a specialist Science Stream aligned to your specific interests.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
All students of the Bachelor of Science study a set of core interdisciplinary Science courses including experimental design, maths, biology, chemistry and ecology. These courses provide the basis for strong skills in scientific investigation, including data collection and analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication and also ensure versatile graduates. These skills are highly sort after by employers and applicable to many workplaces both within and outside of the field of Science.
Building on these core Science courses, you will deepen your study of Science by selecting a Science Stream that matches your interests: Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science, or Multidisciplinary Science. Each Stream ensures in-depth knowledge and skill development through practical hands-on experience in the classroom, the laboratory, and in the field.
Science Streams
Majors
Minors
You may incorporate greater breadth of perspective and experience by studying courses from one or more areas of secondary interest, such as Journalism, Screen Arts (formerly, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Business Studies or Behavioural Science.
Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Science Stream you choose.
Combining complementary study areas can strengthen career prospects and provide greater flexibility in your options for graduate employment.
The Bachelor of Science is an excellent preparation for further post graduate study in Science and other areas such as Education and Medicine.
See individual Science Streams for more career and study information.
Combining complementary study areas can strengthen career prospects and provide greater flexibility in your options for graduate employment.
The Bachelor of Science is an excellent preparation for further post graduate study in Science and other areas such as Education and Medicine.
See individual Science Streams for more career and study information.
Eight (8) courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels create an interdisciplinary Science core.
Plus a Science Stream
Each Science Stream is made up of a minimum of seven (7) courses to deepen your learning. You are required to select one of the following streams:
Plus six (6) Elective courses - Majors
Students can use elective courses to build a Major in Archaeology, Biology or Environmental Management, OR complete a Minor in a non-science area.
Minors
You may incorporate greater breadth of perspective and experience by studying courses from one or more areas of secondary interest, such as Journalism, Film & Screen Production, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Business Studies, Behavioural Science or Preventative Health.
Full details of the Bachelor of Science program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.
More information about the individual courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Here you can find full details of the courses on offer.
Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.