UWA is a science-focused university.
More than 50% of our undergraduates and over 40% of our postgraduate students study the sciences.
From Astronomy to Zoology, UWA is a multidisciplinary melting pot of expertise and research capabilities.
Spotlight on our researchers:
Dr Tristan Clemons
Dr Tristan Clemons explains how UWA Scientists use cutting edge nanotechnology to address highly relevant issues in the biological sciences such as cancer epigenetics and various medical applications.
Dr Laura Boykin
Research by Dr Laura Boykin, Computational Biologist in the School of Molecular Sciences, aims to develop a disease-resistant cassava plant. This is a key staple food for 800 million people in East Africa, currently under threat from viruses and whitefly.
Dr Boykin was named a TED fellow in 2015.
Science Global research showcase
Our
Science Global research showcase focuses on the Faculty's world-class research, bringing about meaningful change for the world and humanity in the key areas of:
- Feeding the world
- Preventing, diagnosing and treating disease
- Furthering human knowledge and enhancing society
- Harnessing resources and energy for a sustainable future
- Restoring and maintaining balance in our natural environment
PhD opportunities in Science
Browse a selection of current PhD projects across the Faculty, with project descriptions, supervisor details, scholarship information and more.
Being 'in the zone'
UWA is very much 'in the zone' meaning we're ideally situated within the Asian time zone that's home to 60% of the global population and many of the world's emerging economic powerhouses. It's a region that's playing an increasingly influential role in international business, innovation and industry, and we're at the heart of it.
Find out more about why being 'in the zone' is so important
A biodiversity hotspot
We are also located close to an international biodiversity hotspot in Australia's South West – an area of 300,000 square kilometres, with 13,500 kilometres of coastline. In addition to more than 1500 plant species and a host of endemic mammals, we also have World Heritage-listed Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef – one of the world's largest fringing reefs – on our doorstep.
Read more about our unique environment and some of the myriad research opportunities it presents.
Highly ranked, widely renowned
As one of Australia's Group of Eight research-intensive universities, we have an exceptionally strong research culture that's widely renowned.
We are ranked in the world's top 40:
Research partnerships
UWA is one of only two Australian universities to belong to the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) which is a partnership of 18 research-led universities from Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia. This alliance fosters and encourages collaboration between members, bringing together the experience, equipment and expertise necessary to tackle the big issues currently facing societies, governments, corporations and education.
Our students and staff
Research in our schools, centres and institutes
Find out more about groundbreaking research in our schools and centres.
A selection of current PhD projects can be searched online, with supervisor contact details, scholarship information and more.
UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
School of Biological Sciences
School of Earth Sciences
School of Human Sciences
School of Molecular Sciences
- Research covers areas such as nanobiotechnology; biomolecular networks; epigenomics; synthetic chemistry; inorganic chemistry; theoretical and computational chemistry; apoptosis and cancer signalling; crystallography; and spectroscopy of reactive intermediates.
School of Psychological Science
- Research is conducted in laboratories in clinical psychology; cognition and emotion; cognitive science; industrial and organizational psychology; learning attention and behaviour; communication; lifespan development; and neurocognitive development.
Research Centres and Institutes
The Faculty of Science encompasses a number of research centres and institutes.
Publications
Research publications and theses can be searched in the UWA Research Repository.
Publications are subject to an annual data collection and auditing process, so not all recent publications will be found in the repository.
Publications by individual researchers can also be found in their profile pages in the UWA Staff Directory
Staff research profiles
The Dean's Excellence in Science PhD Scholarships
Domestic and international students may apply for a limited number of prestigious postgraduate research scholarships, offered by the Faculty of Science. Applications are now open for 2017
Read more about the scholarship package