Bachelor of Science
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
A three-year science degree at UWA Perth (ranks shown) and Albany (70.00 in 2026). Entry needs English competence (a scaled score of 50 in English, Literature or EAL/D ATAR, or a C grade); many majors expect Mathematics Methods, Mathematics Applications or Chemistry ATAR, or first-year bridging units.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UWA Bachelor of Science for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 75.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors range across the life, physical, earth, data and health sciences, including anatomy and human biology, computer science, cybersecurity, data science and statistics. Computing majors need Mathematics Methods ATAR, or Mathematics Applications ATAR plus a first-year maths unit; students without ATAR maths take two first-year units.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as laboratory scientists, environmental analysts and data scientists across industry and government.
- Many continue into Honours and PhD study, leading to research roles at CSIRO, universities and biotech firms.
- Common pathways include secondary teaching, science communication and graduate medicine programmes.
Typical first jobs
- Laboratory scientist or technician in industry and government
- Environmental or field scientist with WA resource and consulting firms
- Data analyst or junior data scientist
- Research assistant at universities, CSIRO or WA medical research institutes
- Quality and compliance officer in food, pharmaceutical or mining laboratories
- Science teacher (after a Master of Teaching)
- Geoscientist or exploration assistant in the WA minerals sector
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in research, resources, environment, data and health, or continue to Honours, research degrees or assured-pathway masters courses.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed WACE Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics Methods
- Those who like laboratory and fieldwork as much as theory
- People wanting a broad first degree before choosing a postgraduate professional path
- Independent learners comfortable with quantitative and data-driven work
- Students aiming for research Honours, PhD study or graduate medicine
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job title at graduation
- Those who dislike maths, statistics or laboratory practicals
- People who prefer essay-based humanities assessment
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Science as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Western Australia website and on TISC before applying.