Bachelor of Science - Botany

3 years: Duration

49,400 AUD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Bachelor: Degree

Campus: Format

Perth / Australia: Location

The University of Western Australia: School

Program description

The scientific study of plants, including their intricate cell functions, vital roles in ecosystems, and structure and function, is known as botany. Botanists actively contribute to reducing the loss of biodiversity by researching how plants change and adapt to shifting surroundings and climates. If you are passionate about Western Australia's distinctive native flora or agricultural crops and want to address present and future risks to plant protection and sustainability, botany is a great major choice. There will be up to three overnight field trips in this major, and students are responsible for covering their own expenses (up to $500 for food and lodging for about ten nights).

Program structure

Level 1

Core (take all units — 24 points):

BIOL1130 Frontiers in Biology (6)
BIOL1131 Plant and Animal Biology (6)
SCIE1104 Science, Society and Data Analysis (6)
SCOM1101 Communicating Science (6)

Bridging

Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1721 or SCIE1500. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and either MATH1721 or SCIE1500. Note: MATH1721 should be taken if also considering majors or minors that require it for progression to level 2 (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science):

MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6)
MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods (6)
SCIE1500 Analytical Methods for Scientists (6)

Level 2

Core (take all units — 24 points):

ENVT2250 Ecology (6)
GENE2250 Principles of Inheritance (6)
PLNT2201 Plants in Action (6)
PLNT2204 Plant Diversity and Evolution (6)

Level 3

Core (take all units — 24 points):

BIOL3364 Evolutionary Processes (6)
ENVT3363 Ecological Processes (6)
PLNT3301 Plant Physiological Ecology (6)
PLNT3306 Australian Vegetation (6)

Price

Tuition fee — 49,400 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.

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

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.