How to apply
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time
- Course code: 50300
- Intake period: February and July
- Fees
Important dates
Application
Sem 1: December
Sem 2: June
Commence
Sem 1: February
Sem 2: July
If you want an exciting career that stimulates, challenges and rewards you, then a postgraduate degree in science sets you on the right path.
This graduate diploma provides an avenue for further study under certain circumstances, if:
- you are ineligible for entry to Honours at UWA
- you want proceed to Master's candidature
- you want an advanced qualification in a specific area of expertise.
Course outline
This course is designed for experienced art practitioners, scientists and humanities scholars who wish to engage with creative bioresearch. The course focuses on recent advances in the life sciences both in theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thought, ethical and cultural issues and cross-disciplinary experimentation in art and science.
Teaching in the core units of the course will draw on internationally recognised arts practitioners from the Tissue Culture and Art Project (Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr), scientists from within the School of Anatomy and Human Biology and guest lectures from international scholars and artists undertaking residencies at SymbioticA.
A diverse and wide spectrum of expertise in a number of faculties at UWA will be utilised, potentially including Life and Physical Sciences; Arts; Humanities and Social Sciences; Natural and Agricultural Sciences; and Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
Core unit
- ANHB8535 SymbioticA Special Topic
Electives
One of the following units:
- ANHB8510 Advanced Aesthetic Crossovers of Art and Science – available even years
- ANHB8511 Advanced Art and Life Manipulation – available odd years
plus
- five electives chosen from either the arts or the sciences depending on a student's background.
Admission requirements
Applicants require a recognised bachelor's degree in Science, Arts or Fine Arts or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
English Language Competence
All applicants for UWA coursework programs must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Competence.
Course enquiries
School of Anatomy and Human Biology
Contact: Ionat Zurr, Lecturer
Phone: 6488 7116
Web: Symbiotica
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
