Bachelor of ScienceApproved Abbreviation: BSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3675.3
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041144M
Course Status: INACTIVE
This version of the course is no longer offered. Please use the course search to find courses currently available.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2015 or later.
Commencement Years 2014 - 3675.2 Bachelor of Science
Commencement Years 2012 - 2013 - 3675.1 Bachelor of Science
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.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Campbelltown 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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Admission
Assumed Knowledge: At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
http://www.uws.edu.au/international
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualifying for this award requires successful completion of 240 credit points within the following rules
Level 1
Six level 1 science core units must be completed by including the following
- at least one mathematics or statistics unit
- one academic skills unit
- at least four other science foundation units from the unit set structure below, which must come from a further two science disciplines out of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics
Levels 2 and 3
- at least ten more science units must be selected from the unit set structure below
- at least one Major specialisation must be completed
- at least 60 credit points must be taken at level 3, of which at least 40 credit points must be for science units taken from the unit set structure below
- one level 3 science unit must be a capstone unit which ties the area of study together
Students must complete at least one of the following Major specialisations
- Hawkesbury: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Climate Change, Conservation Biology, Environmental Consulting, Forensic Science, Marine Biology, Microbiology, General Biology, Nutrition and Physiology, Zoology. Please note: a Mathematics major cannot be completed on Hawkesbury campus.
- Parramatta: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, General Biology, Mathematics
- Campbelltown: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, General Biology, Mathematics
Students commencing mid-year should seek academic advice about completing their chosen major; more than three years may be required for completing in some cases due to the Semester some units are offered in and the sequence in which they must be completed.
Start Year Intakes
Year 1
Autumn session
Non-mathematics majors: choose at least one mathematics or statistics unit in your first year. Students cannot do a mathematics major on the Hawkesbury campus.
Choose at least three of
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Parramatta, Campbelltown or External offerings only
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Note: Students may only choose one unit from 300800 - Essential Chemistry 1 or 300808 - Introductory Chemistry
Mathematics and Statistics units
External offering only
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
Spring session
Choose at least two of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Mathematics and Statistics units
Hawkesbury, Campbelltown or external offering only
External offering only
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
And two elective units
Year 2
Autumn session
Choose at least three of
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
Hawkesbury only
| 300843 | Forensic and Environmental Analysis |
Hawkesbury or external offering only
Hawkesbury and Parramatta only
And one elective
Note: Students may choose only one of 300832 - Analytical Chemistry and 300843 - Forensic and Environmental Analysis
Spring session
Choose at least three of
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
Parramatta and Hawkesbury only
Hawkesbury only
External offering only
| 300959 | Mangamai'bangawarra: Indigenous Science |
And one elective
Hawkesbury Campus
Year 3
Autumn session
Choose at least one capstone unit in your final year of study; capstone units are indicated below. The capstone unit selected should come from your Major.
Choose at least two of
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300856 | Ecosystem Carbon Accounting |
| 300857 | Environmental Geochemistry |
| 300921 | Plant Health and Biosecurity |
| 300919 | Occupational Health and Safety |
Capstone units
| 300978 | Marine and Aquatic Ecology |
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Spring session
Choose at least two of
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
| 300909 | Biological Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
And two electives (One elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Parramatta Campus
Year 3
Autumn session
Choose at least one capstone unit in your final year of study; capstone units are indicated below. The capstone unit selected should come from your Major.
Choose at least two of
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| 300926 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| 300857 | Environmental Geochemistry |
Capstone unit
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Spring session
Choose at least two of
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Campbelltown Campus
Year 3
Autumn session
Choose at least one capstone unit in your final year of study; capstone units are indicated below. The capstone unit selected should come from your Major.
Choose at least two of
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| 300912 | Molecular Pharmacokinetics |
And two elective units (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Spring session
Choose at least two of
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
And two elective units (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Mid Year Intake
Year 1
Select at least six Level 1 science units over the next three semesters; Scientific Literacy is a compulsory unit, at least one unit must be mathematics or statistics, and the remaining four units must cover at least two other scientific disciplines
Spring session
Choose at least two of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Mathematics and Statistics Units
External offering only
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
And one elective unit (if a mathematics or statistics unit has not been chosen)
Autumn session
Choose at least two of
Parramatta or Campbelltown only
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Parramatta, Campbelltown or External offering only
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Mathematics and Statistics Units
External offering only
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
And one elective if completing a mathematics or statistics unit this semester; select two electives otherwise.
Note: Students may only choose one unit from 300800 - Essential Chemistry 1 or 300808 - Introductory Chemistry
Year 2
Spring session
Select unit below if required by your major
Level 2 Science Units
Choose at least two of
Hawkesbury and Parramatta only
Hawkesbury only
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
External offering only
| 300959 | Mangamai'bangawarra: Indigenous Science |
And two electives if doing 300803 - Essential Chemistry 2; select three electives otherwise.
Autumn session
Choose three of the following
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 300843 | Forensic and Environmental Analysis |
Hawkesbury and Parramatta only
Hawkesbury only
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Continue your choice of Level 2 units from the list below: select units required to complete six Level 2 science units.
| 300959 | Mangamai'bangawarra: Indigenous Science |
Parramatta and Campbelltown only
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
Hawkesbury only
Level 3 Science Units
Select at least four Level 3 science units over the next two semesters; one must be a capstone unit.
Hawkesbury Campus Units
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
| 300909 | Biological Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
Parramatta Campus Units
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
Campbelltown Campus Units
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 301035 | Environmental Informatics |
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
Autumn session
Select your remaining Level 3 science units from the list below
Hawkesbury Campus Units
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300921 | Plant Health and Biosecurity |
| 300919 | Occupational Health and Safety |
| 300857 | Environmental Geochemistry |
| 300856 | Ecosystem Carbon Accounting |
Capstone units
| 300978 | Marine and Aquatic Ecology |
And two Level 3 electives
Parramatta Campus Units
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| 300926 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| 300857 | Environmental Geochemistry |
Capstone unit
And two Level 3 electives
Campbelltown Campus Units
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| 300912 | Molecular Pharmacokinetics |
Capstone unit
And two Level 3 electives
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points) including the majors and sub-majors listed below.
Majors
| M3090 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| M3079 | Conservation Biology |
| M3089 | Nutrition and Physiology |
| M3084 | Environmental Consulting |
Sub-majors
| SM3041 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| SM3038 | Food Technology - Secondary Teaching |
| SM3049 | Immunology and Cell Biology |
| SM3046 | Sustainable Environmental Management |
Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for majors and sub-majors
Students who maintain a GPA of 5 or higher may use elective units toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Critical Thinking.
SM3083.1 Critical Thinking
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Major
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
MyStudentRecords (MySR)
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.