Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

The biological sciences are diverse, fascinating, rapidly changing, and essential to our understanding of living systems at scales ranging from the molecular to the global. They play a vital role in our understanding of the environment, as well as animals, plants and micro-organisms, and are essential to a wide range of contemporary industries.

This degree offers a solid grounding in the basic sciences, including biology, microbiology and biochemistry and environmental science. You may choose to maximise the biological science content of your degree or combine biological sciences with a major, submajor or electives from another discipline.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Biological Science

Research and technical officers with knowledge in environmental/conservation science, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, and cell biology are well sought after, with multi-skilled graduates finding success as analysts/scientists in:

»» hospital
»» veterinary
»» forensic
»» pathology
»» quality control
»» environmental monitoring laboratories.

Examples include roles in universities, research institutes, biotechnology companies and government departments. Other possible careers include scientific journalists/writers; technical sales persons for scientific, biotechnology and medical supply companies; scientific/technical managers; secondary science teachers (with a further teaching qualification); patents officers and government policy advisors.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.