Undergraduate

Human Science and Neuroscience (Extended Major)

Gain a unique insight into how human behaviour is influenced by genetic, developmental, ecological and cultural factors.
80
ATAR
3
Years Full Time
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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Potential career opportunities include medical technician, neuroscientist and research scientist.

Career Pathways

Potential career opportunities include medical technician, neuroscientist and research scientist.

Further Study

This extended major leads directly into Honours in Neuroscience and Masters in Biomedical Science with a Neuroscience Specialisation.

Further Study

This extended major leads directly into Honours in Neuroscience and Masters in Biomedical Science with a Neuroscience Specialisation.
Postgraduate study at UWA

Master of Biomedical Science

Master of Biomedical Science

Take part in cutting-edge research and its translation to healthy living, clinical diagnosis and treatment of disease with a specialisation in one of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Neuroscience.

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below. 

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

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

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
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Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.

Admission requirements

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

How to apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways . More information regarding admission requirements and prerequisites for each pathway can be found on the 'Admission Requirements' tab.

Domestic Pathways

  • Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines. 
  • Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

Course details

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.

About the course

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.
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About the course

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.

You will increase your knowledge of the cellular and molecular basis of how the brain works through Neuroscience, Molecular Biology and Physiology units. You will also expand your understanding of human behaviour through units that incorporate psychology, anthropology as well as primate ecology and social behaviour. This unique combination offers both depth and breadth of knowledge about the human brain and behaviour at both the micro and macro scales.

This extended major will enhance skills needed for careers in a range of fields, including health care, health policy, and medical and health research.

Human Science and Neuroscience Extended Major

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-HSNEM
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Human Science and Neuroscience Extended Major

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-HSNEM
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Human Sciences
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

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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.

Course Structure

Course structure

Why study this course?

  • Interact with research groups and professionals in the field
  • An extended laboratory experience supports your data collection and practical skills

Why study this course?

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

You'll learn to

Ranked 2nd  in Australia and 45th in the world for Human Biological Sciences (GRAS 2023) 

Meet your teachers

Students in a classroom

You'll be learning from our passionate and inspirational teaching staff with real industry experience and connections, and up to date skills and knowledge.

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Meet your teachers

A/Prof Helmy Mulders

Helmy is a neuroscience researcher in auditory physiology she has strong links to the industry with the Ear Sciences Institute and runs a research team of 1 postdoctoral fellow, 1 research assistant and 3 PhD students and 2-3 honours students.

A/Prof Jenny Rodger

Jenny is a Neuroscience researcher in Brain Plasticity. Jenny is affiliated with the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science and runs a team of 2 postdoctoral researchers, 2 research assistants, 7 PhD students and 2-3 honours students.

Both coordinators have won teaching awards in the last 3 years for their Neuroscience teaching in the first and third year (NEUR1001 Neuroscience in Society; ANIM3320 Comparative Neurobiology; NEUR3301 Advanced Neuroscience)

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific major for these degrees.