Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceApproved Abbreviation: DipSc/BSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6004.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096968E
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Science asks questions about how the natural world works. It does so in a systematic, yet rigorously creative way based on inquiry and evidence for ideas. This approach has led to our current understanding of nature as being (in large part) systematic and predictable, and has underpinned major advances in human welfare. A Bachelor of Science will prepare you to take part in this process of enquiry, by both contributing to it and by using scientific knowledge to solve current problems. Students will learn core concepts and skills necessary for scientific inquiry: investigating the natural world, proposing and testing ideas by experimentation and observation; quantifying and modelling processes; communicating findings, thinking independently and critically. Students can enrol in a generalist Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Science in a specific discipline. Within each program students can select from a range of scientific disciplines to suit their interests, studying a core of basic science units to which other science units, and if desired, non-science units, can be added.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College as an agent of Western Sydney University via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments.
A Diploma in Science exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Science.
Bachelor of Science
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Students will be required to attend the Hawkesbury and Campbelltown campuses for some learning experiences.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| Hawkesbury Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Hawkesbury Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal |
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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have
- Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.
Students are also assumed to have completed some study in Mathematics and Science at a senior high school level or equivalent.
Met other entry requirements such as
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
- Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general
- Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the course but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Western Sydney University The College Units
Bankstown and Nirimba Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Preparatory level units
| 700173 | Tertiary Study Skills in Science (WSTC Prep) |
Students must pass the following University level units dependent upon the Western Sydney University degree they wish to enter on successful completion of their studies.
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science or Chemistry) students must choose 700121 Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC).
Choose one of
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) students must choose 700035 Physics 1 (WSTC).
Choose one of
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Choose two of
| 700266 | Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC) |
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
Students planning to progress to the Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) the following pattern is recommended.
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) must choose:
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose four of
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Science must choose:
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Choose six of
Please note that choices in first year will impact on available majors in second year. It is recommended that students seek academic advice if taking this sequence.
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
Or
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) must choose:
| 700266 | Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC) |
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Sciences) must choose:
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) must choose:
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Choose two of
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Science following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year Two may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.
- Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year Two units.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year One before progressing to the Year Two units.
Western Sydney University Units
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Science.
Bachelor of Science
Year 2 and Year 3
160 credit points as per the rules of the Bachelor of Science. At least 60 credit points needs to be a Level 3 of which 40 credit points need to be from science units, including at least one capstone unit.
Level 2 and 3
The completion of at least one of the following Majors
| M3090 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| M3079 | Conservation Biology |
| M4011 | Environmental Consulting |
| M3089 | Nutrition and Physiology |
The completion of at least ten Level 2 or 3 science units from the senior unit sets below with at least four at Level 3 (Units within your major count towards this requirement)
At least one of the Level 3 units must be a capstone unit
Senior Unit Set Level 2
| 300930 | Classical Physics and Advanced Technologies |
| 300843 | Forensic and Environmental Analysis |
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
| 300959 | Mangamai'bangawarra: Indigenous Science |
Note: Students may only choose one of 300832 Analytical Chemistry or 300843 Forensic and Environmental Anaylsis
Senior unit set Level 3
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| 300926 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| 300857 | Environmental Geochemistry |
| 300912 | Molecular Pharmacokinetics |
| 300919 | Occupational Health and Safety |
Please note unit 300857 replaced by 301212 Science of the Anthropocene from 2019.
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
| 300856 | Ecosystem Carbon Accounting |
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 301212 | Science of the Anthropocene |
Capstone Units
| 300909 | Biological Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
| 300978 | Marine and Aquatic Ecology |
| 300924 | Science Research Project |