| 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: |
| | All |
| Description: |
| | This programme provides high-performing students with early experience of research and a work placement, as well as the opportunity to go straight into Level 2 units, where appropriate, to explore the wider social context of science and to accelerate their course. A weighted average of 80 per cent or more each year is normally a prerequisite for continuing in the programme. Honours is an integral part of the programme. |
| 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. Tertiary Entrance Ranking (TER) greater than or equal to 98, with scaled scores of 85 per cent or more in all science subjects including at least one mathematics subject. Some majors have specific prerequisites such as TEE Chemistry, Physics, Applicable Mathematics and/or Calculus. |
| Administered by: |
| | Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences |
COURSE DETAILS
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| Minimum credit points required: |
| | 192, including honours |
| Structure: |
| | Level 1: a science foundation package, group project, electives if required. Level 2 and Level 3: completion of two Science majors, plus research projects and a placement in industry or peer teaching. Advanced standing may be given. The 'accelerated' stream completes honours in 3.5 years (with substantial overloads), the 'enriched stream' in four years. |
| 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: |
| | 3.5 years (accelerated); 4 years (enriched) |
| Standard part-time completion: |
| | Up to 10 years |
| Locations offered: |
| | UWA (Crawley) |
| Domestic fee type: |
| | Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP |
| Majors available: |
| | Any major available in the Bachelor of Science (except those restricted to specialised programmes) |
| Honours available: |
| | Yes. See rules |
| Honours code: |
| | 5011H |
