• Pre-2012 rules
    • 9. Science Rules
      • Science Rules for undergraduate courses
        • 9.2 Bachelor's degree
          • 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            • 9.2.7A Rescinded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            • 9.2.7A2 Rescinded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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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; refer to Timetable to latest information.

                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.