Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Pharmacology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 52,500 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
When you study pharmacology as an undergraduate, you'll find out how many popular medications work by binding to and activating particular receptors in various bodily tissues. Additionally, you will delve into the main metabolic processes that are set in motion when medications bind to their specific receptors. Toxicology, pharmacogenomics, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and drug dependence are other important areas to cover.
Important physiological processes including blood pressure, lung function, and pain perception can be better understood with the knowledge gained from this major. Regular laboratory lessons in pharmacology build upon and reinforce theoretical notions from lectures because the field is highly practical. The top professors teaching you this course are also involved in cutting-edge biomedical research.
Program structure
Level 1
Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in ATAR Human Biology, ATAR Biology, or an equivalent qualification will need to successfully complete ANHB1101 Human Biology I or BIOL1130 Frontiers in Biology in their first 48 points of study in this course. Alternatively, students who have transferred from a degree where they were eligible to take IMED1001 Form and Function may complete this unit instead. IMED1001 is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine or the Biomedical Engineering major [MJD-EBMEG]. Students without ATAR Chemistry will need to take CHEM1003 in first semester to meet prerequisites for SCIE1106.
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SCIE1106 Molecular Biology of the Cell (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 6 points):
- BIOC1001 Introductory Cellular Biochemistry (6)
- CHEM1002 Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity (6)
Bridging (take units if applicable):
- ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human (6)
- BIOL1130 Frontiers in Biology (6)
- CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (6)
- MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- PHAR2210 Foundations of Pharmacology (6)
- PHAR2220 Human Pharmacology (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 24 points):
- PHAR3310 Molecular Pharmacology (6)
- PHAR3311 Molecular Pharmacology Methods (6)
- PHAR3320 Systems Pharmacology (6)
- PHAR3321 Systems Pharmacology Methods (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 52,500 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Chemistry / biology requirement
Applicants are required to have completed Chemistry ATAR and Biology ATAR or Human Biology ATAR or equivalent. Students without these prerequisites will be required to complete bridging units in their first year.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
