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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Microbiology and Immunology

Course code: #MJD-MCBIM

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Microbiology and Immunology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $43,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    $100 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 Years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    095001B

Highlights
Practical laboratories

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Winter-July 01-May-2024 2024-05-01
Fall-February 01-December-2024 2024-12-01
Winter-July 01-May-2025 2025-05-01

Overview

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Microbiology and Immunology

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA is an exciting comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to meet the growing global demand for graduates with expertise in a range of health science disciplines. 

Information in this major covers basic immunology including allergic diseases and microbiology including microbial ecology, physiology and genetics of microbes. 

This knowledge can be applied in many diverse careers including but not limited to medicine, public health and industrial activities such as environmental testing, food production and patent law.

The Microbiology and Immunology major is distinguished by the embedding of the discipline's research strengths in virology, bacteriology and immunology. 

You'll be taught by the people conducting this cutting-edge research and you will discuss, apply and expand on the theoretical content of your unit in weekly practical laboratory classes and structured tutorials.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$58,225

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $14,625
Tuition 1 person $43,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Evidence of English Language Competency
  • Resume (CV) outlining previous work experience (If Applicable)

Note: All transcripts must be in English. 

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
6
writing
-
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
20
listening
22
writing
20
speaking
18
reading

PTE

64
54
listening
59
writing
59
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

180
170
listening
170
writing
170
speaking
170
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

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.

CourseEntry Requirements:Lead toDuration
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

 


Academic background and requirement

Mathematics requirement

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.

Chemistry/biology requirement

Applicants are recommended to have completed Chemistry ATAR and Biology ATAR / Human Biology ATAR.

International students commencing in semester 2 must have completed Biology ATAR and Chemistry ATAR or equivalent to be admitted.

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).

 

GPA

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 12

Chinese Gao Kao: 525  → 70

Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 60

 

UWA Foundation Program

The proposed UWA Foundation Program provides international students with a pathway into the first year of a comprehensive suite of bachelor's degrees at the University of Western Australia.

The course offers a range of core and elective units designed to ensure breadth of study and to provide students with the opportunity to study a wide range of majors, providing progression into the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Biomedical Science, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science and Computing.

The minimum academic requirement for entry to The Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) is a Year 11 qualification or equivalent.
 

Career opportunities

  • Microbiologist
  • Immunologist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (Microbiology/Immunology)
  • Research Assistant in Microbiology and Immunology
  • Quality Control Analyst (Microbiology)
  • Infection Control Specialist
  • Clinical Microbiologist Assistant

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