Science

About the course

This Honours year lets you specialise in an area of science that interests you, spanning fields such as biomedical, environmental, marine, forensic and technology-related disciplines. You’ll extend your research and analytical capability through advanced study and real-world experiences such as internships, industry or community projects, and field-based learning where relevant. The degree supports broad pathways, including complementary double majors or cross-discipline options, within an Honours-level science qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue science and technology roles depending on their chosen major, including pathways in research, laboratories, environmental and conservation work, marine and field-based science, forensic contexts, and applied technology areas. Potential careers include roles such as marine biologist, medical researcher, chemist, forensic scientist, animal welfare consultant, engineering technologist, games programmer or cyber forensics analyst. This is an Honours-level qualification supporting advanced careers in sciences.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as laboratory technician, technical assistant, calibration officer, food laboratory tehnical officer, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Mineral Science, Forensic Biology and Tovicology, Physics and Nanotechnology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Marine Science

Living Costs in Perth**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary**

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