The University of Western Australia
3 Years Full-Time
The Bachelor of Biological Science teaches you how living organisms, ranging from microbes to megaflora and megafauna, grow, reproduce, adapt and evolve. You'll learn how to manage, conserve and restore species and ecological communities.
To be considered for this course, you need to achieve the University's minimum entry score, demonstrate English language competence, and satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors.
The Bachelor of Biological Science covers topics such as the growth, reproduction, adaptation and evolution of living organisms, as well as techniques for managing, conserving and restoring species and ecological communities. You'll explore areas like genetics, ecology, botany, zoology, and conservation biology.
UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 31st in the world for Biological Sciences. The university's location in Western Australia, which is home to about half of Australia's plant and animal species, provides unique opportunities for fieldwork and research. Graduates are highly valued by employers for their specific skills and knowledge in this field.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Biological Science can pursue careers as botanists, conservation biologists, ecologists, environmental scientists, geneticists, research scientists, science communicators, wildlife officers, and zoologists, among other roles. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further study in areas like honours, master's, and PhD programs.
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