Bachelor of Human Sciences
Bachelor of Human Sciences
The Bachelor of Human Sciences degree provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental interdisciplinary understanding of human function and behaviour (including variation) and the manner in which humans adapts to challenging and disruptive change. The degree houses a suite of majors that examine the biology of ‘being human’ in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Human Sciences degree provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental interdisciplinary understanding of human function and behaviour (including variation) and the manner in which humans adapts to challenging and disruptive change. The degree 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.
Why study Human Sciences at UWA?
The Bachelor of Human Sciences is the only specialised degree of its kind offered in Western Australia.
Be a part of a world top 100 university. You’ll be joining a network of passionate, resourceful, intelligent leaders. A community with a reputation and vision for leading positive change in our region and worldwide.
Seek an education with a difference. With real industry connections, you’ll graduate with the skills and connections to jump right in to a career you love, and the wisdom to thrive in your field into the future.
Career opportunities
A degree in can lead to careers such as:
Bioinformatician
Data analyst
Health policy planner
Further study
Masters of Bioinformatics (via Human Sciences and Data Analytics major)
Masters of Biomedical Sciences (Neuroscience) (via Human Science and Neuroscience major)
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
