Overview

The Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biotechnology programme from The University of Western Australia is a four-year accelerated programme for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete your selected extended major in Molecular Life Sciences and some units from the Master of Biotechnology.

You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Sciences, or continue with the Master of Biotechnology and be awarded a Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and a Master of Biotechnology at the end of the four years.

Why study this course?

Learn about the most recent advances in the molecular life sciences, how these affect our everyday lives and how we can use this knowledge to solve global challenges

Practice the techniques and technologies of modern molecular life sciences through hands-on laboratories while also gaining skills in data analysis and interpretation and critical thinking

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry—Properties and Energetics

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Science, Society and Data Analysis

Statistics for Science

Computational Thinking with Python

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 22 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences 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:106474G

Mathematics Methods ATAR; OR

Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year; OR

Students without ATAR mathematics to take two mathematics units in their first year.

Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year.

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (WACE) 2016 ONWARDS: 90

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Tuition Fees

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49900 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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