UWA PLUS
Undergraduate Certificate in Biological Sciences
(Not available in 2021)
The fully online Undergraduate Certificate in Biological Sciences provides a fundamental understanding of how living organisms grow, adapt and interact with the world around them. This certificate provides hands-on and transferable scientific, problem solving and communication skills, enhancing your employability and opportunities for further study in biological and human sciences.
Units in the certificate form the basis for continuing at UWA with a major in Botany, Conservation Biology, Marine Science, Zoology, Neuroscience, Anatomy and Human Biology, or Physiology.
- Start date
Classes start 27 July 2020. Applications close 24 July 2020.
Study mode
Online- Cost
$5,000Discounted to $2,500 until 24 July
What you'll learn
Diversity and function of plants and animals and their interactions with the environment.
Basic structure and function of the human body and the processes which determine human difference.
How to identify, analyse and solve problems.
Why study this course?
- Get a head start towards bachelor’s study and get a taste of human and biological sciences at UWA.
- Take a step towards a job in a field you’re passionate about.
- Develop an understanding of the world around us and how the world has shaped humans, animals and plants.
- Develop your critical thinking and communication skills.
How does it work?
All units will be delivered online and you’ll have access to your unit coordinator for any questions about your course. Assessment may include a combination of participation, assignments and exams.
What's next after this course?
- Future study
- On completion of the certificate, you can take your studies further with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science. You will have a head start in the following majors:
- Anatomy and Human Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology (extended major)
- Biochemistry of Nutrition (extended major)
- Botany
- Conservation Biology
- Marine and Coastal Processes
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science (extended major)
- Molecular Life Sciences (extended major)
- Neuroscience
- Physiology
- Wildlife Conservation (extended major)
- Zoology
- Employment opportunities
- This certificate is your first step to employment in areas including conservation biology, marine science or audiology.
Course Structure
- Students with ATAR Mathematics
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PACM1101 Communication in Practice
ANHB1102 Human Biology II: Being Human
BIOL1131 Plant and Animal Biology
and one of following electives:- CHEM1001 Chemistry – Properties and Energetics
- CHEM1002 Chemistry – Structure and Reactivity
- CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry
- CHEM1004 Biological Chemistry
- EART1104 Discovering Earth
- ECON1120 Environmental Economics 1
- NEUR1001 Neuroscience in Society
- PSYC1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context
- SCIE1104 Science, Society and Data Analysis
- SCIE1106 Molecular Biology of the Cell
- SSEH1102 Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance
- SSEH1103 Physical Fitness and Health
- SSEH1104 Active Leadership 1: Developing Leadership Skills
Note: PACM1101 can be taken in the Winter Teaching Period
- Students without ATAR Mathematics
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PACM1101 Communication in Practice
MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals
ANHB1102 Human Biology II: Being Human
BIOL1131 Plant and Animal BiologyNote: PACM1101 or MATH1720 can be taken in the Winter Teaching Period