Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
Further information
- 2008 sample timetable [XLS, 19 KB]
Also see our FAQs that answer:
- Why should I study in China?
- How can I apply?
- When and what?
- How will I benefit?
- What are the costs?
- Is financial help available?
Contacts
Dr Mohamed Makha
Chemistry (School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences)
Telephone: 6488 1572
Fax: 6488 1005
MBDP: M310
Mr Matthew Kohler
Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
Telephone: 6488 5603
Fax: 6488 1058
MBDP: M011
Did you know that you can study in China as part of your degree?
UWA now offers second and third-year Bachelor of Science students a chance to add another dimension to their studies with the unit, SCIE2210 Science International - China. Science students who participate will study at the world-class Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.
"A well rounded education goes beyong mastery of technical content. An understanding of other countries, languages, cultures and people through personal experience is critical for our graduates to be active participants in today's global society. I urge you to participate ...and join the international network of learning." Professor Alan Robson (AM), Vice-Chancellor
"Zhejiang University has been described as the “Cambridge of the East”, it is one of the top three universities in China, located in the prosperous province of Zhejiang, sister state to Western Australia. It offers excellent opportunities to study science, to experience life in the rapidly developing 21st Century China and to see something of China’s ancient civilisation." Professor George Stewart, Dean Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
Students must complete two components:
- at UWA - during semester two students prepare for their international research experience
- at Zhejiang University - during November and December students undertake practical work that relates directly to their studies.
To be eligible, you must:
- have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 60%
- be enrolled in a second or third-year Bachelor of Science program
- be able to travel to China for four weeks between mid-November and mid-December.
Interested?
Then enrol for this second-semester unit. Places are limited to 12 so there is a quota on the unit. Your enrolment will show as "invalid" until we assess everyone's academic record and decide who gets a place. We will contact you in the mid semester break. Please check your UWA email regularly.
Once enrolled, you will need to complete the China component registration form.
Study Abroad Bursary
A bursary is available to students enrolled in SCIE2210 to help meet the costs of studying abroad . To be eligible for a bursary, applicants must have:
- a WAM of 65%
- no failed grades
- completed 48 points of credit
Applications for the Study Abroad Bursary close on the 7th August 2009. To apply, please complete the Non-Exchanges (Scholarships only) on-line application form at http://www.grs.uwa.edu.au/Hermes/Default.aspx.
For more information about bursaries visit http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/outbound
Note: The amounts listed on this site are for full-time semester study. SCIE2210 applicants would receive a pro-rata amount (around 25% of the listed amount).
For further information about the Study Abroad Program please contact the Study Abroad And Student Exchange Advisor or call 6488 8199.
Student Testimonials
“…during my time in Hangzhou, I gained experience in experimental procedures including tissue cell culture, DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and cell staining, within my Chinese research group. I was amazed by the speed and creativity of Chinese scientists.
Outside of the lab, I found the Chinese food in China is very different from what's in Aussie! There's a great lamb stick place on campus, try one especially when you are in the cold! Yum!
Have a good time every one!"
Ying Quan (2008)
“I gained invaluable laboratory experience in Zhejiang University. The Chinese scientists are hard working and the staff from the university was very helpful. Overall I think this programme was very positive, allowing me to further my scientific and cultural knowledge.”
Shanhung Jeffrey Wong (2008)
