• Pre-2012 rules
    • 9. Science Rules

      Note: For the convenience of students and staff, the course code is recorded against the title of each course. This information, however, does not form part of the rules.

      Rules approved up to May 2014.

      Definitions

      Unless the context suggests otherwise—

      a core unit means a unit which is compulsory in a course;

      an option means a unit chosen from among a range of given options;

      the level of a unit indicates the amount of prior knowledge or maturity of learning required to study it successfully;

      a major in the Bachelor of Science (50110) course means units to the value of 24 points from Table 9.2.2a [Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)], completed in a specified subject area at Level 3, except in the case of the Anthropology and Archaeology majors, which comprise Level 2 or Level 3 units to the value of 36 points in the relevant subject area, and of the Linguistics major, which comprises Level 2 or Level 3 units to the value of 36 points in linguistics;

      a major sequence is the pathway by which a major is achieved;

      the Faculty means the Faculty of Science and includes a body or person to whom the Faculty has delegated responsibility for a particular function.

      • Science Rules for undergraduate courses
        • 9.1 Rescinded
        • 9.2 Bachelor's degree

          Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are only available to re-enrolling students.

          • 9.2.1 Faculty of Science general provisions for bachelor's degrees
            Time limits

            9.2.1.1 Where a student is granted credit towards a bachelor's degree course by virtue of work completed in another course at this or another institution, the student must complete the requirements for the new degree course within 10 calendar years of the date on which that previous study began.

            [Approved addition to University Policy]

            Academic Conduct Essentials module

            9.2.1.1A(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in a course of the University for the first time, irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake a module called Academic Conduct Essentials (the ACE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

            (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

            (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module when their progress is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in the rules for the course.

            (4) A student who fails to make satisfactory progress in terms of (3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet the other requirements for satisfactory progress set out in the rules for the course.

            Overload

            9.2.1.2 Unless otherwise approved by the Faculty, a student in the first year of enrolment is not permitted to enrol in more than 48 points (or 54 points in a combined course), and a student in subsequent years is not permitted to enrol in units with a total value of more than 54 points in any year, or 30 points in any semester.

            Satisfactory progress

            9.2.1.3 To make satisfactory progress in a calendar year a student must pass units to a value of at least half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

            Progress status

            9.2.1.3A(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

            (2) Unless the Faculty determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

            (a) a student who is required to complete the ACE module under Rule 9.2.1.1A and who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 9.2.1.1A(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' under (c) or (d) below.

            (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 9.2.1.3 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation';

            (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 9.2.1.3 is assigned the progress status of 'Suspended';

            (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 9.2.1.3 is assigned the progress status of 'Excluded'.

            (3) Rescinded

            (4) Rescinded

            (5) Rescinded

          • 9.2.2 Faculty of Science general provisions for the Bachelor of Science (50110) pass degree Only available to re-enrolling students.

            Note: This course is—on the Crawley Campus—only available to re-enrolling students.

            Course structure

            9.2.2.1(1) The Bachelor of Science (50110) course comprises approved units to a minimum total value of 144 points and a maximum total value of 168 points.

            (2) Rescinded

            (3) The course may be taken by way of—

            (a) major(s) as described in Rule 9.2.4.3;

            or

            (b) a program as set out in Rules 9.2.7 to 9.2.7Z.

            (4) Unless stated otherwise in the rules for a particular program the total value of Level 1 units which may be counted towards the degree course will not exceed 72 points.

            (5) Rescinded

            (6) Rescinded

            (7) Rescinded

            (8) Rescinded

            (9) A student must complete CARS1000 Communication and Research Skills unit (0 points) in the first semester of enrolment.

            Prerequisites

            9.2.2.2(1) Prerequisites for units are set out under Unit details.

            (2) Unless the Faculty approves otherwise, a prerequisite for a unit must be completed within the five years immediately prior to enrolment in the unit.

            Units and points values

            9.2.2.3 Recognised Bachelor of Science (50110) units and their points values are set out in Table 9.2.2a [Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)].

            Non-standard units and units offered by another faculty

            9.2.2.4 Students may, with the approval of the Faculty, include in their course—

            (a) one or more special units comprising elements of the units listed in Table 9.2.2a [Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)];

            and/or

            (b) units not listed in Table 9.2.2a [Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)] with a total value of not more than 72 points.

            Majors

            9.2.2.5 Recognised Bachelor of Science (50110) majors are listed in Rule 9.2.6.2.

            Credit from a program

            9.2.2.6 Students may change from a Bachelor of Science (50110) program to a Bachelor of Science major at any time in their course and may retain credit for units passed.

            9.2.2.7 Rescinded

            9.2.2.8 Rescinded

            9.2.2.9 Rescinded

            • Table 9.2.2a—Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)
              Key to availability of units:
              S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
              T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
              NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
              N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

              Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

              All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

              • Level 1
                Not all units are available each year.
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANHB1101Human Biology I: Becoming Human
                S2ANHB1102Human Biology II: Being Human
                S1ANTH1001Being Human: Culture, Identity and Society
                N/AANTH1002Global Change, Local Responses
                S1ARCY1001Think Like an Archaeologist
                S2ARCY1002Experimenting with Archaeology
                S1BIOL1130Frontiers in Biology
                S2BIOL1131Plant and Animal Biology
                S1, S2CARS1000Communication and Research Skills
                S1, S2CHEM1001Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
                S1, S2CHEM1002Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity
                S1, S2CHEM1003Introductory Chemistry
                CHEM1004Biological Chemistry
                N/ACITS1001Software Engineering with Java
                CITS1002Programming and Systems
                S1, S2CITS1401Computational Thinking with Python
                S2EART1104Discovering Earth
                S1EART1105Dynamic Planet
                S1, S2ECON1120Environmental Economics 1
                GEOG1102Globalisation, Environment and Development
                S1LING1001Language and Communication
                S2LING1002Language as a Cognitive System
                MATH1001Mathematical Methods 1
                MATH1002Mathematical Methods 2
                MATH1701Introductory Mathematics Foundations
                MATH1711Introductory Mathematics Specialist
                MATH1712Intermediate Mathematics Specialist
                S1, S2PHYS1030Physics Bridging Unit
                S1, S2PHYS1001Physics for Scientists and Engineers
                S1, S2PHYS1002Modern Physics
                S1PHYS1021Applied Physics A
                PHYS1022Applied Physics B
                S1PSYC1101Psychology: Mind and Brain
                S2PSYC1102Psychology: Behaviour in Context
                SCIE1103Science, Society and Communication
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                S2SCIE1106Molecular Biology of the Cell
                S1SCIE1121Our Universe
                SCIE1122Our Solar System
                S1SCOM1101Communicating Science
                S1SSEH1101The Musculoskeletal System and Movement
                S2, S1SSEH1102Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance
                S1, S2, SSSSEH1103Physical Fitness and Health
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
              • Level 2
                Not all units are available each year.

                1 Crawley only.

                2 Albany only.

                3 Hong Kong only.

                4 Available even-numbered years.

                5 Available odd-numbered years.

                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANHB2212Human Structure and Development
                ANHB2213Human Functional Anatomy
                S2ANHB2214Human Organs and Systems
                S1ANHB2215Biological Anthropology: Human Adaptation and Variation
                S2ANHB2216Human Reproductive Biology
                S1ANHB2217Human Neurobiology
                S2ANIM2207Animal Form and Function
                ANIM2208Animal Ethics and Welfare
                N/AANTH2001Social Thought
                N/AANTH2401Constructing Cultures Through Media
                N/AANTH2402Religion in Society
                ANTH2403Social Meaning of Money
                ANTH2404Social Inequality
                N/AANTH2405Sex, Gender and Social Life
                S2ANTH2406Society, Law and Politics
                N/AANTH2407Australian Society
                ANTH2408Psychological Anthropology
                ANTH2501Healing, Medicine and Culture
                ANTH2601Indigenous Australia
                ANTH2702Environment, Power and Disasters in Asia
                N/AANTH2801Migrants, Refugees and Travellers: Mobility and Immobility in Transnational Lives
                N/AANTH2901Religion and Globalisation
                S2ANTH2902Entangled Objects
                ARCY2001The Emerging Human
                ARCY2002Archaeology of Colonisation and Contact
                ARCY2003Historical Archaeology
                ARCY2004Archaeology of Rock Art
                S1ASIA2004Popular Culture in Asia
                S1BIOC2001Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Cell
                S2BIOC2002Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function
                S1BIOL2261Conservation Biology
                N/ACHEM2001Core Chemical Concepts and Techniques
                N/ACHEM2002Physical and Analytical Chemistry
                N/ACHEM2003Chemical Synthesis
                S1CITS2200Data Structures and Algorithms
                S2CITS2211Discrete Structures
                CITS2232Databases
                S1, S2CITS2401Computer Analysis and Visualisation
                S1, S2GEOG2201Geographic Information Systems
                EART2222Geomorphology and Soils
                S1EART2231Earth Materials
                NSEART2232Field Geology
                S2EART2234Earth Processes
                S1ECON2224Environmental Economics 2
                S1ENVT2220The Climate System
                S2ENVT2221Global Climate Change and Biodiversity
                S1ENVT2250Ecology
                S2ENVT2251Hydrology and Water Resource Management
                S2, SSFNSC2200Mysteries of Forensic Science
                S2GENE2230Molecular Genetics I
                S1GENE2250Principles of Inheritance
                GEOG2205Geographies of Economic Development
                S1GEOG2206Population Change: Debates and Controversies
                HART2266Aboriginal Contemporary Art
                S1LING2001Morphosyntax of the World's Languages
                S1LING2002The Sounds of the World's Languages
                LING2003Language, Culture and Society
                S1MATH2021Differential Equations
                S1MATH2031Introduction to Pure Mathematics
                S1MATH2501Advanced Mathematical Methods
                S1MICR2208Introductory Microbiology
                S2MICR2209Introduction to Infectious Diseases and Immunology
                S1PATH2210Fundamentals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
                S2PATH2220Introduction to Human Disease
                S1PHAR2210Foundations of Pharmacology
                S2PHAR2220Human Pharmacology
                S1PHIL2005Exploring the Nature of Science
                PHYL2001Physiology of Human Body Systems
                S2PHYL2002Physiology of Cells
                S1PHYS2001Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism
                S2PHYS2002Many Particle Systems
                PLNG2203Environmental Policy and Planning
                S2PLNT2201Plants in Action
                S2PLNT2204Plant Diversity and Evolution
                S1PSYC2203Research Methods and Analysis in Psychology I
                N/APSYC2208Psychology: Atypical Development
                N/APSYC2209Industrial and Organisational Psychology
                S2PSYC2212Psychology and Social Behaviour
                S2PSYC2213Psychology: Lifespan Development
                N/APSYC2214Adult Psychopathology
                N/APSYC2215Cognitive Psychology
                S1PSYC2217Cognitive Neuroscience
                N/APSYC2218Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology
                S1SCIE2204Marine Systems
                SCIE2218Science Practicum (0 points)
                S2SCOM2205Science Presentations
                S1SCOM2208Science Writing
                S2SSEH2240Motor Learning and Control
                S1SSEH2250Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise
                S1SSEH2260Exercise Physiology
                S2SSEH2270Psychology of Motivation
                SSEH2290Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity
                STAT2061Probability and Mathematical Statistics
                S1STAT2401Analysis of Experiments
                S2STAT2402Analysis of Observations
                VISA2214Aesthetic Crossovers of Art and Science 4
                VISA2249Art and Life Manipulation 5
              • Level 3
                Not all units are available each year.

                 

                1 Students commence the unit in January/February 2015.

                2 Available even-numbered years.

                3 Available odd-numbered years.

                4 Singapore only.

                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                AGRI4404Breeding and Animal Biotechnology
                AGRI4405Breeding and Plant Biotechnology
                S1ANHB3310Human Biology: Applications and Investigations I
                N/AANHB3315Human Evolutionary Ecology
                S2ANHB3316Human Reproduction
                S2ANHB3320Human Biology: Applications and Investigations II
                S1ANHB3321Biological Anthropology: Genes and Society
                S1ANHB3323Cells, Tissues and Development
                S2ANHB3324Human Structure and Function
                S1ANIM3320Comparative Neurobiology
                S2ANIM3353Wildlife Conservation and Management
                S1ANIM3361Animal Ecology
                ANIM3362Evolutionary Processes
                S2ANIM3363Environmental Physiology
                S2ANIM3365Behavioural Ecology
                S1ANTH3001Ethnography
                S2ANTH3401Engaged Practices
                N/AANTH3402Contemporary Social Thought
                ANTH3403Business Anthropology
                N/AANTH3501Mind, Body, Culture
                S1ANTH3601Indigenous Australia
                ANTH3701Environment, Landscape and Place
                ANTH3801Migration, Mobilities, Belonging
                ARCY3001Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Europe
                ARCY3002Archaeological Field Methods
                S1ARCY3003Doing Archaeology: Analytical Skills
                ARCY3004Heritage Archaeology
                ARCY3005Archaeology of Indigenous Australia
                ARCY3006Neolithic and Bronze Age Europe
                S1BIOC3001Molecular Biology
                S1BIOC3002Structural and Functional Biochemistry
                S2BIOC3003Omics—Global Approaches to Cell Function
                S2BIOC3005Cellular Biochemistry
                NSBIOL3360Saving Endangered Species
                S1CHEM3001Essential Chemical Skills
                S2CHEM3002Chemical Explorations
                S1CHEM3003Advanced Chemical Synthesis
                S2CHEM3004Modern Methods in Organic Chemistry
                S1CHEM3005Chemical Spectroscopy and Structure
                S2CHEM3006Chemistry Beyond the Laboratory
                S2CITS3001Advanced Algorithms
                S1CITS3002Computer Networks
                S1CITS3003Graphics and Animation
                S2CITS3200Professional Computing
                S1CITS3401Data Warehousing
                S2CITS3402High Performance Computing
                S1CITS3403Agile Web Development
                CLAN3005Roman Archaeology
                EART3338Land Capability Assessment
                EART3339Land Rehabilitation
                S1EART3342Geochemistry and Petrology
                NSEART3343Structural Geology and Tectonics
                S2EART3344Basin Analysis
                S2EART3353Geological Mapping
                EART3360Soil–Plant Interactions
                ENSC3501Biological Oceanography
                ENSC3502Physical Oceanography
                ENVT3360Ecosystem Restoration 1
                S1ENVT3361Environmental Assessment
                S2ENVT3362Environmental Dynamics
                S2ENVT3363Ecological Processes
                S2GENE3340Molecular Genetics II
                S2GENE3350Evolution and Development
                GENE3360Evolutionary Genetics
                S1GENE3370Genomics
                GEOG3302Geographic, Environment and Planning Fieldwork
                N/AGEOG3304Environmental Change
                GEOG3306Regional Development and Planning
                GEOG3307Coastal Environments
                LING3001Morphology: the Structure of Words
                LING3002Linguistic Typology: the Diversity of Languages
                S1LING3003Language Across Time
                LING3004Pragmatics: Meaning in Use
                N/ALING3005Semantics: Meaning in Language
                S2LING3006Topics in Linguistic Theory
                N/ALING3007Linguistics of Australian Indigenous Languages
                S1MATH3021Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
                S2MATH3022Scientific and Industrial Modelling
                S1MATH3031Algebraic Structures and Symmetry
                S2MATH3032Topology and Analysis
                MATH33293A9: Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (available by invitation only)
                MATH33393P9: Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics (available by invitation only)
                S2MICR3310Microbial Ecology and One Health
                S2MICR3320Viruses and Viral Disease
                S1MICR3330Bacteria and Bacterial Disease
                MICR3340Immunity and Infection
                S1NEUR3310Neuroscience
                S2NEUR3301Advanced Neuroscience 1
                S2NEUR3302Advanced Neuroscience 2
                S2PATH3309Cancer Pathology
                S1PATH3305Medical Genetics
                PATH3307Pathology and Laboratory Medicine I
                S2PATH3308Biotherapeutics and Regenerative Medicine
                S1PHAR3310Molecular Pharmacology
                S1PHAR3311Molecular Pharmacology Methods
                S2PHAR3320Systems Pharmacology
                S2PHAR3321Systems Pharmacology Methods
                S1PHYL3001Physiology of Membranes, Muscles and Signalling
                S1PHYL3002Physiology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
                S2PHYL3003Physiology of Nutrition and Metabolism
                S2PHYL3004Physiology of Integrated Organ Function
                S1PHYS3001Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
                S2PHYS3002Electrodynamics and Relativity
                S1PHYS3003Astrophysics and Space Science
                S2PHYS3011Mathematical Physics
                S2PHYS3012Topics in Contemporary Physics
                PLNG3301Geographical and Planning Methods
                S1PLNT3301Plant Physiological Ecology
                NSPLNT3306Australian Vegetation
                N/APSYC3301Intermediate Quantitative Methods in Psychology
                S1PSYC3302Psychological Measurement and its Application
                N/APSYC3303Psychological Science in the Modern World
                N/APSYC3308Psychology: Atypical Development
                S1PSYC3309Industrial and Organisational Psychology
                S2PSYC3310Psychology: Specialist Research Topics
                N/APSYC3312Psychology and Social Behaviour
                N/APSYC3313Psychology: Lifespan Development
                S2PSYC3314Psychopathology
                S1PSYC3315Cognitive Psychology
                N/APSYC3317Cognitive Neuroscience
                S2PSYC3318Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology
                S1SCIE3304Field Techniques in Marine Science
                SCOM3318Science Communication Practicum
                S1SCOM3319Exhibitions and Interpretation
                SCOM3320Communication Strategies for Change
                N/ASCOM3321Science and the Media
                SCOM3322Science Performance
                S1SSEH3301Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health and Fitness
                SSEH3333Practical Aspects of Movement
                SSEH3339Community and Worksite Health Promotion
                S1SSEH3345Lifespan Motor Development
                S1SSEH3355Biomechanical Principles
                S1SSEH3365Sport Physiology
                S2SSEH3366Bioenergetics in Exercise, Nutrition and Energy Balance
                S2SSEH3375Psychology of Sport
                SSEH3376Coaching Psychology
                SSEH3377Management in Sport, Health and Recreation
                S2SSEH3385Motor Development and Dysfunction
                S1, S2SSEH3389Exercise Rehabilitation
                SSEH3390Professional Practice Part 1
                SSEH3391Professional Practice Part 2
                S1STAT3061Random Processes and their Applications
                S1STAT3062Statistical Science
                S1STAT3401Advanced Data Analysis
                N/ASTAT3402Communication and Problem Solving with Statistics
                STAT3403Surveys
                STAT3404Statistical Significance
          • 9.2.3 Rescinded
          • 9.2.4 Bachelor of Science (50110) pass degree by way of major(s)
            Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

            9.2.4.1(1) The Student Rules in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply to students in this course.

            (2) The policies and procedures in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

            Applicability of the Faculty of Science general provisions

            9.2.4.2 The Faculty of Science general provisions in Rules 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 apply to the course.

            Course structure

            9.2.4.3 The course consists of units to a minimum total value of 144 points and a maximum total value of 168 points comprising—

            (a) Level 1 units to the value of no more than 72 points and including units leading to at least three of the majors listed in Rule 9.2.6.2;

            and

            (b) Level 2 units leading to at least two of the majors listed in Rule 9.2.6.2;

            and

            (c) Level 3 units to a minimum total value of 24 points chosen from Table 9.2.2a [Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)] including units to complete the requirements of at least one of the majors listed in Rule 9.2.6.2.

          • 9.2.5 Rescinded
          • 9.2.6 Bachelor of Science (50110) pass degree by way of majors—majors and major sequences
            Definition of major

            9.2.6.1 A major in the Bachelor of Science (50110) course comprises units to the value of at least 24 points from Table 9.2.2a [Recognised units for the Bachelor of Science (50110)], completed in a specified subject area at Level 3, except in the case of the Anthropology and Archaeology majors, which comprise Level 2 units to the value of 36 points in the relevant subject area, and of the Linguistics major, which comprises Level 2 or Level 3 units to the value of 36 points in linguistics.

            Majors available

            9.2.6.2 The majors available for re-enrolling students in the Bachelor of Science (50110) course are:

            1 Available only in conjunction with another science major.

            Major sequences

            9.2.6.3(1) The major sequence is the pathway by which a major is achieved.

            (2) Details of the major sequences for the majors listed in Rule 9.2.6.2 are set out in Rules 9.2.6.4 to 9.2.6.37.

            • Anatomy and Human Biology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Anthropology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Applied Mathematics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Applied Statistics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Archaeology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Astronomy and Astrophysics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Biochemistry

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Botany

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Chemistry

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Climate and Environment

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Computer Science

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Conservation Biology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Environmental Chemistry

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Environmental Geoscience

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Environmental Management

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Genetics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Geography

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Geology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Human Movement and Exercise Science

              Note: This major sequence has been renamed Sport Science, Exercise and Health.

            • Land, Soil and Water

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Linguistics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Marine and Coastal Management Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

              9.2.6.25A(1) Subject to (2), the major sequence in Marine and Coastal Management comprises—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.6(43B) (Marine and Coastal Management major sequence core units)—36 points

              and

              (b) one pair of units from Group A in Table 9.2.6(43C) (Marine and Coastal Management major sequence options)—12 points

              and

              (c) one pair of units from Group B in Table 9.2.6(43C) (Marine and Coastal Management major sequence options)—12 points

              and

              (d) at least one unit from Group C in Table 9.2.6(43C) (Marine and Coastal Management major sequence options)—at least 6 points.

              (2) Students taking a major in Marine and Coastal Management together with a major in Marine Biology follow the rules for the Marine Science program.

              • Table 9.2.6(43B)—Marine and Coastal Management major sequence core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1EART1105Dynamic Planet
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1, S2GEOG2201Geographic Information Systems
                S1SCIE2204Marine Systems

                1 Crawley and Albany.

                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                N/AGEOG3304Environmental Change
                GEOG3307Coastal Environments
                S1SCIE3304Field Techniques in Marine Science
                 
              • Table 9.2.6(43C)—Marine and Coastal Management major sequence options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                MATH1001Mathematical Methods 1; and
                MATH1002Mathematical Methods 2
                MATH1712Intermediate Mathematics Specialist
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                MATH1711Introductory Mathematics Specialist
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                MATH1701Introductory Mathematics Foundations
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1, S2CHEM1001Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
                S1, S2CHEM1002Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity
                S1, S2CHEM1003Introductory Chemistry
                CHEM1004Biological Chemistry
                S1, S2PHYS1001Physics for Scientists and Engineers
                S1, S2PHYS1002Modern Physics
                S1PHYS1021Applied Physics A
                PHYS1022Applied Physics B
                S2EART1104Discovering Earth
                GEOG1102Globalisation, Environment and Development
                Group C
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S2ENVT3307Oceanography
                S1ENVT3306Coastal Conservation and Management
                 
            • Marine Biology Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

              9.2.6.25B The major sequence in Marine Biology comprises—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.6(43D) (Marine Biology major sequence core units)—54 points

              and

              (b) one pair of units from Group A in Table 9.2.6(43E) (Marine Biology major sequence options)—12 points

              and

              (c) one pair of units from Group B in Table 9.2.6(43E) (Marine Biology major sequence options)—12 points.

              • Table 9.2.6(43D)—Marine Biology major sequence core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1BIOL1130Frontiers in Biology
                S2BIOL1131Plant and Animal Biology
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ENVT2250Ecology
                S1SCIE2204Marine Systems
                S2ENVT2221Global Climate Change and Biodiversity
                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S2ENVT3307Oceanography
                S1SCIE3304Field Techniques in Marine Science
                S1ENVT3306Coastal Conservation and Management
                S2ENVT3363Ecological Processes
              • Table 9.2.6(43E)—Marine Biology major sequence options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                MATH1001Mathematical Methods 1; and
                MATH1002Mathematical Methods 2
                MATH1712Intermediate Mathematics Specialist
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                MATH1701Introductory Mathematics Foundations
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1, S2CHEM1001Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
                S1, S2CHEM1002Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity
                S1, S2CHEM1003Introductory Chemistry
                CHEM1004Biological Chemistry
                S1, S2PHYS1001Physics for Scientists and Engineers
                S1, S2PHYS1002Modern Physics
                S1PHYS1021Applied Physics A
                PHYS1022Applied Physics B
            • Microbiology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Pathology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Pharmacology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Physics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Physiology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Psychological Studies

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Psychology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Pure Mathematics

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Science Communication

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Sport Science, Exercise and Health

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • Zoology

              Note: This major is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

          • 9.2.7 Bachelor of Science (50110) by way of a program
            Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

            9.2.7.1(1) The Student Rules in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply to students in this course.

            (2) The policies and procedures in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

            Applicability of the Faculty of Science general provisions

            9.2.7.2 The Faculty of Science general provisions in Rules 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 apply to the course.

            Course structure

            9.2.7.3 The course consists of units to a minimum total value of 144 points and a maximum total value of 168 points as set out in one of the programs in Rules 9.2.7A to 9.2.7Z.

            • 9.2.7A Rescinded
            • 9.2.7A1 Anatomical Sciences (PG-ANTSC) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7A2 Rescinded
            • 9.2.7A3 Biomedical Genetics (PG-BMGEN) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore. The program is only available to re-enrolling students who should refer to the 2013 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7B Biomedical Science (PG-BIOMS) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office. This program is also offered offshore in Singapore with a modified structure. See Rule 9.2.7B2.1.

            • 9.2.7B2 Biomedical Science (PG-BIOMS)

              Note: The program below is offered only offshore in Singapore.

              9.2.7B2.1 The program consists of units to a total value of 144 points comprising—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.7B2(1) (Biomedical Science core units)—102 points

              and

              (b) at least one unit from Group A in Table 9.2.7B2(2) (Biomedical Science options)—6 or 12 points

              and

              (c) units to the value of 36 points from Group B in Table 9.2.7B2(2) (Biomedical Science options) to make up the required number of points.

              • Table 9.2.7B2(1)—Biomedical Science core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                CHEM1103Biological Organic Chemistry 1
                S2SCIE1106Molecular Biology of the Cell
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                BIOC2201Biochemistry of the Cell 1
                BIOC2202Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function 1
                GENE2204Principles of Genetics
                S2GENE2230Molecular Genetics I
                MICR2203Introductory Immunology 1
                MICR2204Introductory Microbiology 1
                SCIE2225Molecular Biology
                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                BIOC3353Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Part 1 1
                BIOC3354Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Part 2 1
                GENE3331Molecular Genetics and Genomics Part 1 1
                GENE3332Molecular Genetics and Genomics Part 2 1
                MICR3308Infection and Immunity Part 1
                MICR3309Infection and Immunity Part 2
                SCIE3326Molecular Biology Part 1 1
                SCIE3327Molecular Biology Part 2 1

                1 Offered in Singapore only.

              • Table 9.2.7B2(2)—Biomedical Science options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANHB1101Human Biology I: Becoming Human
                CHEM1104Biological Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
                any other Level 1 biology or chemistry unit approved by the Faculty
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                any UWA unit taught at PSB or any unit apporved by the Faculty
            • 9.2.7C Biophysical Science (PG-BIOPS) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2011 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7D Chemistry (PG-CHEMS)

              Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore.

              9.2.7D.1 The program consists of units to a total value of 144 points comprising—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.7D(1) (Chemistry core units)—102 points

              and

              (b) at least one unit from Group A in Table 9.2.7D(2) (Chemistry options)—6 or 12 points

              and

              (c) units to a maximum value of 36 points from Group B in Table 9.2.7D(2) (Chemistry options) to make up the required number of points.

              • Table 9.2.7D(1)—Chemistry core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                CHEM1103Biological Organic Chemistry 1
                CHEM1104Biological Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
                S2SCIE1106Molecular Biology of the Cell
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                BIOC2201Biochemistry of the Cell 1
                BIOC2202Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function 1
                CHEM2210Structure Determination and Physical Chemistry 1
                CHEM2221Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1
                CHEM2211Synthetic and Materials Chemistry 1
                SCIE2225Molecular Biology
                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                BIOC3353Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Part 1 1
                BIOC3354Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Part 2 1
                CHEM3305Biological Chemistry 1
                CHEM3307Metals in Biological Chemistry 1
                CHEM3312Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery 1
                CHEM3319Analytical Chemistry and Occupational Health and Safety 1
                SCIE3326Molecular Biology Part 1 1
                SCIE3327Molecular Biology Part 2 1

                1 Offered in Singapore only.

              • Table 9.2.7D(2)—Chemistry options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANHB1101Human Biology I: Becoming Human
                any other Level 1 biology or chemistry unit approved by the Faculty
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                any UWA units taught at PSB or any unit approved by the Faculty
            • 9.2.7E Communication Studies

              Note: This program has been renamed Science Communication.

            • 9.2.7E1 Conservation Biology (PG-CONBI) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7F Earth Science (PG-EARTH) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7G Environmental Science (PG-ENVSC) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7H Rescinded
            • 9.2.7I Exercise and Health (PG-EXHSC) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7J Genetics (PG-GENET) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2013 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7K Geochemistry (PG-GEOCH) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2013 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office

            • 9.2.7L Green Chemistry (PG-CHGRN) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2012 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7M Rescinded
            • 9.2.7N Rescinded
            • 9.2.7N1 International (PG-INTNL) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7O Marine Science (PG-MARSC) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students.

              9.2.7O.1 The program, which includes the Marine and Coastal Management major and the Marine Biology major, consists of units to a total value of 144 points comprising—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.7O(1) (Marine Science core units)—96 points

              and

              (b) at least one unit from Group A in Table 9.2.7O(2) (Marine Science options)—at least 6 points

              and

              (c) one pair of units from Group B in Table 9.2.7O(2) (Marine Science options)—12 points

              and

              (d) one pair of units from Group C in Table 9.2.7O(2) (Marine Science options)—12 points

              and

              (e) if necessary to make up the required number of points, relevant units in science chosen in consultation with a Faculty Adviser.

              • Table 9.2.7O(1)—Marine Science core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1BIOL1130Frontiers in Biology
                S2BIOL1131Plant and Animal Biology
                S1EART1105Dynamic Planet
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1BIOL2261Conservation Biology
                S1, S2GEOG2201Geographic Information Systems
                S1ENVT2250Ecology
                S1SCIE2204Marine Systems
                S2ENVT2221Global Climate Change and Biodiversity

                1 Crawley and Albany.

                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANIM3361Animal Ecology
                S1ENVT3306Coastal Conservation and Management
                S2ENVT3307Oceanography
                S2ENVT3363Ecological Processes
                N/AGEOG3304Environmental Change
                GEOG3306Regional Development and Planning
                GEOG3307Coastal Environments
                S1SCIE3304Field Techniques in Marine Science
                 
              • Table 9.2.7O(2)—Marine Science options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S2EART1104Discovering Earth
                GEOG1102Globalisation, Environment and Development
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                MATH1001Mathematical Methods 1; and
                MATH1002Mathematical Methods 2
                MATH1712Intermediate Mathematics Specialist
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                MATH1711Introductory Mathematics Specialist
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                MATH1701Introductory Mathematics Foundations
                and one of:
                S1, S2STAT1400Statistics for Science
                S1, S2SCIE1104Science, Society and Data Analysis
                Group C
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1, S2CHEM1001Chemistry—Properties and Energetics
                S1, S2CHEM1002Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity
                S1, S2CHEM1003Introductory Chemistry
                CHEM1004Biological Chemistry
                S1, S2PHYS1001Physics for Scientists and Engineers
                S1, S2PHYS1002Modern Physics
                S1PHYS1021Applied Physics A
                PHYS1022Applied Physics B
                 
            • 9.2.7P Rescinded
            • 9.2.7Q Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (PG-MBBTC) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2013 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office. This program is also offered offshore in Singapore with a modified structure.

            • 9.2.7Q2 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (PG-MBBTC)

              Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore.

              9.2.7Q2.1 The program consists of units to a total value of 144 points comprising—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.7Q2(1) (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology core units)—102 points

              and

              (b) at least one unit from Group A in Table 9.2.7Q2(2) (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology options)—6 or 12 points

              and

              (c) units to a maximum value of 36 points from Group B in Table 9.2.7Q2(2) (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology options) to make up the required number of points.

              • Table 9.2.7Q2(1)—Molecular Biology and Biotechnology core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                CHEM1103Biological Organic Chemistry 1
                S2SCIE1106Molecular Biology of the Cell
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                BIOC2201Biochemistry of the Cell 1
                BIOC2202Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function 1
                CHEM2210Structure Determination and Physical Chemistry 1
                CHEM2221Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1
                GENE2204Principles of Genetics 1
                S2GENE2230Molecular Genetics I
                SCIE2225Molecular Biology 1
                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                BIOC3353Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Part 1 1
                BIOC3354Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Part 2 1
                CHEM3305Biological Chemistry 1
                CHEM3307Metals in Biological Chemistry 1
                GENE3331Molecular Genetics and Genomics Part 1 1
                GENE3332Molecular Genetics and Genomics Part 2 1
                SCIE3326Molecular Biology Part 1 1
                SCIE3327Molecular Biology Part 2 1

                1 Offered in Singapore only.

              • Table 9.2.7Q2(2)—Molecular Biology and Biotechnology options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANHB1101Human Biology I: Becoming Human
                CHEM1104Biological Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
                any other Level 1 biology or chemistry unit approved by the Faculty
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                any UWA units taught at PSB or any unit approved by the Faculty

                1 Offered in Singapore only.

            • 9.2.7R Nanotechnology (PG-NANOT) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2011 rules. For course advice please contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7S Neuroscience (PG-NEURS) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7T Pharmaceutical Science (PG-PHARS)

              Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore.

              9.2.7T.1 The program consists of units to a total value of 144 points comprising—

              (a) all units in Table 9.2.7T(1) (Pharmaceutical Science core units)—90 points

              and

              (b) at least one unit from Group A in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options)—6 or 12 points

              and

              (c) one unit from Group B in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options)—6 points

              and

              (d) one unit from Group C in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options)—6 points

              and

              (e) units to a maximum value of 36 points from Group C or Group D in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options) to make up the required number of points.

              • Table 9.2.7T(1)—Pharmaceutical Science core units
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Level 1
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                CHEM1103Biological Organic Chemistry 1
                S2SCIE1106Molecular Biology of the Cell
                Level 2
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                CHEM2210Structure Determination and Physical Chemistry 1
                CHEM2211Synthetic and Materials Chemistry 1
                CHEM2221Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1
                BIOC2201Biochemistry of the Cell 1
                SCIE2225Molecular Biology 1
                Level 3
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                CHEM3305Biological Chemistry 1
                CHEM3307Metals in Biological Chemistry 1
                CHEM3312Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery 1
                CHEM3319Analytical Chemistry and Occupational Health and Safety 1
                PHCY3301Therapeutic Product Formulation 1
                PHCY3302Nutrition, Health and Drug Development 1
                SCIE3326Molecular Biology Part 1 1
                SCIE3327Molecular Biology Part 2 1

                1 Offered in Singapore only.

                 
              • Table 9.2.7T(2)—Pharmaceutical Science options
                Key to availability of units:
                S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = Summer teaching period;
                T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3;
                NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period;
                N/A = not available in 2019; * = to be advised

                Note: The unit availability does not form part of the rules and may be subject to change.

                All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

                Group A
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                S1ANHB1101Human Biology I: Becoming Human
                CHEM1104Biological Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
                any other Level 1 biology or chemistry unit approved by the Faculty
                Group B
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                GENE2204Principles of Genetics 2
                S2GENE2230Molecular Genetics I
                Group C
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                MICR2204Introductory Microbiology 2
                BIOC2202Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function 2
                Group D
                AvailabilityUnit codeUnit name
                any UWA units taught at PSB or any unit approved by the Faculty

                1 This unit is no longer available.

                2 Offered in Singapore only.

                 
            • 9.2.7U Physical Science (PG-PYHSC) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7V Psychology (PG-PSYCH) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7V1 Psychology and Human Performance (PG-PSYHP)

              Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore. This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2013 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7V2 Psychology (PG-PSYCH) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7W Science Communication (PG-COMMS) Only available to re-enrolling students.

              Note: This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2014 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

            • 9.2.7X Rescinded
            • 9.2.7Y Rescinded
            • 9.2.7Z Sport Science (PG-SPTSC)

              Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore. This program is only available to re-enrolling students and is governed by its 2013 rules. For course advice contact the Science Student Office.

          • 9.2.8 [Rescinded]
          • 9.2.9 Faculty general provisions for the Bachelor of Science (70100)

            9.2.9.1 Rescinded

            Prerequisites

            9.2.9.2 Unless the Faculty approves otherwise in recognition of exceptional circumstances, a student will not be permitted to proceed to units of a higher level in any subject without having passed and been credited with units of the appropriate lower level in that subject within the previous seven years.

            Credit for units passed through Continuing Education

            9.2.9.3 If credit is granted for units passed through Continuing Education, it will be for Level 1 and 2 units only and will not exceed a value of 48 points.

            [Approved exception to University Policy]

            CARS1000

            9.2.9.4 A student must complete CARS1000 Communication and Research Skills (0 points) in the first 48 points of enrolment.

          • 9.2.10 Bachelor of Science (70100)
            Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

            9.2.10.1(1) The Student Rules in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply to students in this course.

            (2) The policies and procedures in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

            Applicability of the Faculty of Science general provisions

            9.2.10.2 The Faculty of Science general provisions in Rules 9.2.1 and 9.2.9 apply to the course.

            9.2.10.3 Rescinded

            Course structure

            9.2.10.4 The course consists of units to a total value of 192 points approved by the Faculty, including practical and field work prescribed by the Faculty, and comprising one of the programs set out in Rules 9.2.10A to 9.2.10R inclusive.

          • 9.2.11 Rescinded
          • 9.2.12 Rescinded
          • 9.2.13 Rescinded
          • 9.2.14 Rescinded
          • 9.2.15 Rescinded
          • 9.2.16 Rescinded
          • 9.2.17 BSc(Hons) (70100) (Concurrent honours)
            Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

            9.2.17.1(1) The Student Rules in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply to students in this course.

            (2) The policies and procedures in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section apply except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

            Award of honours

            9.2.17.2(1) The Faculty may award the Bachelor of Science (70100) with Honours of the appropriate class to a student who—

            (a) has completed all requirements for the relevant pass degree of this University;

            and

            (b) has completed the relevant supervised research project.

            (2) The Faculty determines whether honours are to be awarded and, if so, the classification of honours to be awarded on the basis of a student's performance as set out in Rules 9.2.17.5 and 9.2.17.6.

            9.2.17.3 Rescinded

            9.2.17.4 Rescinded

            Calculation of honours

            9.2.17.5 The honours calculation is based on a student's mark in the relevant research project and a student's weighted average over the relevant research project (24 points) and the highest scoring Level 3, 4 or 5 units with a total value of 24 points.

            Classification of honours

            9.2.17.6 Honours are awarded as follows:

            Classification Weighted Average Minimum Mark for Research Project
            H1 80% to 100% 80%
            2A 70% to 79% 70%
            2B 65% to 69% 65%
          • 9.2.17A Rescinded
          • 9.2.18 Rescinded
          • 9.2.19 Rescinded
          • 9.2.20 Rescinded
          • 9.2.21 [Rescinded]
          • 9.2.22 Rescinded
        • 9.3 Undergraduate diplomas

          Currently there are no undergraduate diplomas in the Faculty of Science.

      • Science Rules for postgraduate courses

        Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are only available to re-enrolling students.