Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) – Human Science and Neuroscience (Extended Major)
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) – Human Science and Neuroscience (Extended Major)
Combining a strong core of Neuroscience and Physiology with the disciplines of Psychology and Anthropology, this extended major offers excellent preparation for careers in clinical and healthcare settings, as well as in medical research. You will gain a unique insight into how human behaviour is influenced by genetic, developmental, ecological…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Combining a strong core of Neuroscience and Physiology with the disciplines of Psychology and Anthropology, this extended major offers excellent preparation for careers in clinical and healthcare settings, as well as in medical research. You will gain a unique insight into how human behaviour is influenced by genetic, developmental, ecological and cultural factors.
The Human Science and Neuroscience extended major centres on the understanding of human behaviour, combining a strong core of Neuroscience and Physiology with the disciplines of Psychology and Anthropology.
Course structure
Extended majors enable you to dive deeper into a particular area of study and normally require 13 to 18 units studied over the course of your degree.
Why study this course?
Interact with research groups and professionals in the field
An extended laboratory experience supports your data collection and practical skills
You’ll learn to
Appreciate the value of human diversity for its own sake and how it informs the disciplines of neuroscience, anatomy and physiology
Apply your knowledge of basic cell and systems biology and biological chemistry to neural cells and systems
Understand the neuroscience underpinning common pathological conditions of the nervous system
Integrate key knowledge and concepts about the structure and function of the human brain and how this is expressed in behaviour
With high research content and a focus on practical skills, develop sound scientific research design methods
Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Further Study
This extended major leads directly into Honours in Neuroscience and Masters in Biomedical Science with a Neuroscience Specialisation.
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.
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