Overview

The Bachelor of Human Sciences degree from The University of Western Australia houses a suite of majors that examine the biology of ‘being human’ in today’s world with an emphasis on how biology and behaviour of humans are influenced by genetic, developmental, ecological and cultural factors.

Graduates will enhance skills needed for the future such as analytical thinking and innovation, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving. The suite of majors in the degree also develop other relevant transferable skills for effective communication and engagement with stakeholders in the relevant disciplines, and prepare students for honours in a broad range of areas in science.

Key facts:

The Bachelor of Human Sciences is the only specialised degree of its kind offered in Western Australia.
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Career opportunities:

A degree in can lead to careers such as:

Bioinformatician

Data analyst

Health policy planner

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 94 other Bachelors in Biology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 108367E

To be considered for this course you need to:

achieve a minimum ATAR of 80

demonstrate English language competence

Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year.

Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first year mathematics units

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49200 AUD / year

≈ 49200 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Perth

Funding

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