Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology

Our Combined Bachelor and Master (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you'll complete an extended major in Plant Biology and some units from the Master of Biotechnology. You can then choose to exit after three years with an advanced Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, or continue with the Master of Biotechnology and be awarded a Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology at the end of the four years.

The Bachelor of Biological Science teaches you how living organisms, ranging from microbes to megaflora and megafauna, grow, reproduce, adapt and evolve. There is no better place to study than right here in Western Australia. Our living laboratory gives you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in your studies. 

The Master of Biotechnology is a signature program that offers a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art biotechnology and combining this with training in enterprise and commercialisation. This includes developing the theory of genetics and molecular biology in parallel with skills training in practical techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, recombinant DNA methods, and basic and advanced bioinformatics.

Why study this degree at UWA:

• UWA is ranked first in Australia for Biological Sciences (GRAS 2024)
• Australia's flora and fauna is megadiverse, and Western Australia is home to about half of both our plant and animal species
• Offers up-to-date instruction in biotechnology in combination with training in enterprise and commercialisation

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.