Course code: #MJD-PLBEM
A Bachelor of Biological Science from UWA will equip you with skills and knowledge that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe, and enable you to understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of life on the planet.
You’ll explore the growth, reproduction, adaptation and evolution of living organisms and discover how species and ecological communities can be managed, conserved and restored.
In Plant Biology, you will study plants from molecular, cellular, and physiological perspectives and develop an understanding of the molecular characterisation of plant development and reproduction, as well as genetic, genomic and physiological studies that aim to elucidate how plants interact with their environments.
In addition, you will study the abundance and diversity of plant species and how these have evolved, using molecular and genetic tools.
As a student of the Plant Biology major, you will be trained to apply a combination of scientific knowledge from botany, molecular sciences and genetics, working on applications to real-world problems such as how plants adapt to climate change impacts and how to produce healthier and more sustainable foods for the future.
$58,625
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,620 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $14,625 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $44,000 |
Note: All transcripts must be in English.
The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers two ways, or pathways, to improve English language proficiency to the level required by the University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
| Course | Entry Requirements: | Lead to | Duration |
| IELTS (Academic format) | 5.5 with no band score below 5.0 6.0 with no band score below 5.5 | Direct entry to most under- and post-graduate courses | 20 weeks 10 weeks |
| TOEFL IBT | 58 with a minimum score of writing 16, speaking 15, listening & reading 7 68 with a minimum score of writing 20, speaking 17, listening 11, reading 12 | Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses | 20 weeks 10 weeks |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 46 overall with no individual score below 42 54 overall with no individual score below 46 | Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses | 20 Weeks 10 Weeks |
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
To be eligible for entry into an undergraduate program at UWA, you'll need to demonstrate academic performance through your school-leaving qualification or previous university study, achieve UWA’s requirement for English language competence and satisfy the prerequisite subject(s) for your preferred major(s).
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 12
Chinese Gao Kao:70
Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 60
The minimum academic requirement for entry to The Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) is a Year 11 qualification or equivalent.
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