Unit information
- Unit code
- PVB105
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School/Discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study area
- Science
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
---|---|---|
Semester 2, 2024 | 22 July 2024 - 16 November 2024 | Gardens Point |
Semester 1, 2025 | 24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025 | Gardens Point |
Semester 2, 2025 | 21 July 2025 - 15 November 2025 | Gardens Point |
Fees
- Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
- 2024: $1,118
- 2025: $1,164
- Domestic fee-paying student fee
- 2024: $4,680
- 2025: $4,968
- International student fee (excluding study abroad students)
- 2024: $5,244
- 2025: $5,664
Guide to fees
Previous study requirements
- Equivalents
- PVB101
Guide to previous study requirements
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