| The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses. |
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| Course type: |
| | Undergraduate bachelor's degree |
| Status: |
| | Current |
| Intake periods: |
| | Beginning of year only |
| Description: |
| | This programme uses the physical sciences to investigate the processes of life, from catalytic proteins to the physics of flight. A major in biophysics and/or biophysical chemistry is combined with supporting units from the biomedical sciences, mathematics or computer science. Measurement and imaging are significant elements. |
| Admission requirements: |
| | Standard UWA requirements for entry to a bachelor's degree course. See 'Undergraduate Admission' and 'University General Rules' in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section of this handbook. Prerequisites: scaled scores of 50 or more in TEE Chemistry, Physics and Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is highly recommended. A background in biological science is useful. |
| Administered by: |
| | Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences |
COURSE DETAILS
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| Minimum credit points required: |
| | 144 |
| Structure: |
| | Normally 48 points at each level (1 to 3) |
| Available to international students: |
| | Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au) |
| Attendance type: |
| | Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.) |
| Delivery mode: |
| | Internal |
| Standard full-time completion: |
| | 3 years |
| Standard part-time completion: |
| | Up to 10 years |
| Locations offered: |
| | UWA (Crawley) |
| Domestic fee type: |
| | Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP |
| Majors available: |
| | Biophysics and/or Chemistry; optional second major in Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology |
| Honours available: |
| | Yes |
| Honours code: |
| | 5011H |
