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Bachelor of Science (Genetics) (50110)

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.
Course type: 
   Undergraduate bachelor's degree
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   All
Description: 
   This programme focuses on the high-technology end of biology. The science of genetics has grown explosively during the past 50 years. Starting from a broad base in the biological sciences, chemistry, and mathematics or physics, the programme focuses on areas such as molecular genetics and genomics, biomedical genetics or plant and animal genetics.
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. Prerequisite: a scaled score of 50 per cent or more in a TEE mathematics subject. Entrants with TEE Discrete Mathematics only must complete MATH1050 Calculus C. TEE Chemistry and TEE Applicable Mathematics are recommended.
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

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: 
   Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Genetics, Systems Genetics, plus an optional second major in a complementary discipline.
Honours available: 
   Yes
Honours code: 
   5011H

ENQUIRIES (Interstate Call Prefix: 08)

Contact: Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
Phone: 6488 3398
Email: science@science.uwa.edu.au

Note: 
In practice, students who enter this programme mid-year may find their choice of units restricted if they wish to complete the course in the minimum time.