UWA Foundation Program
The University Of Western Australia
Develop the skills you need to study a degree related to the sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA). Designed in collaboration with UWA, the UWA College Diploma in Science provides the academic and English support to help you succeed.
Progress to Year 2 of UWA's Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science, completing your degree in the standard number of years.
Key Information
- Progress to UWA, ranked in the world top 50 for Earth and Marine Sciences; the world top 100 for Environmental Sciences, and Life Sciences and Medicine; and the world top 150 for Biological Sciences, and Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
- Develop essential academic skills across scientific communication, data analysis, and research methods through exploring cutting-edge scientific concepts and technologies.
- Choose from a wide range of science-related subjects, including anatomy and physiology, chemistry, mathematics and more, to further align your studies with their career aspirations.
- Units in 'Academic Conduct Essentials' and 'Indigenous Studies Essentials' prepare you for study at UWA.
- Students who pass the program will be awarded the Diploma of Science with 48 transferable credits to UWA.
- Units are based on existing UWA level 1 units, providing the best preparation for entry to second year of study at UWA.
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
Completion of Year 11 with good grades, or equivalentEnglish Language Requirements
IELTS overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Don't meet our English language requirements? We offer an English language (ELICOS) course at UWA CELT that can be packaged with your UWA College pathway program. Learn more about UWA CELT English courses: https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/the-university-of-western-australia/courses/language-and-communication-essentials
Course-specific study periods
This course is delivered continuously across two trimesters:
October intake
| Trimester | Study dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 5th October 2026 – 29th January 2027 |
| Trimester 1 | 8th February 2027 – 28th May 2027 |
On successful completion, progress to your UWA undergraduate degree.
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 36,800.00
Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)
A$ 380.00 - 34,320.00
Administration fee
A$ 350.00
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
A$ 365.00
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee
A$ 769.00 - 893.00
Learning resources
A$ 250.00 - 450.00
Lab fee
A$ 100.00 - 300.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
A$ 170.00
Approximate cost
A$ 39,184.00 - 73,648.00
Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.
Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. See your course savings.
From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.
Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.
Additional savings with scholarships
You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. Learn more about eligibility and terms.
Core units
Credit Units
| Australian Society | 6 Credit Units |
| Contemporary World Issues | 6 Credit Units |
| EAP Part 1 (Academic Skills for Foundation Studies) | 6 Credit Units |
| EAP Part 2 (Critical Thinking and Communication) | 6 Credit Units |
Elective units
| Introduction to Business and Accounting | 6 Credit Units |
| Foundation Biology | 6 Credit Units |
| Foundation Chemistry | 6 Credit Units |
| Foundation Computing | 6 Credit Units |
| Media and Communication | 6 Credit Units |
| Introduction to Economics | 6 Credit Units |
| Information, Technology and Systems | 6 Credit Units |
| Mathematics Fundamentals | 6 Credit Units |
| Mathematics Foundations: Methods | 6 Credit Units |
| Mathematics Foundations: Specialist | 6 Credit Units |
| Management and Organisations | 6 Credit Units |
| Foundation Physics | 6 Credit Units |
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= Study abroad option availableNote: For information specific to individual progressions, please refer The UWA Handbook
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CRICOS Provider Code
Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G
TEQSA Provider Identification
PRV12169, Australian University
CRICOS Course Code
108651A
