Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)Approved Abbreviation: BSc(Chem)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3676.4
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041153K
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
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 2016 or later.
Commencement Year 2015 - 3676.3 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Commencement Year 2014 - 3676.2 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Commencement Year 2012 - 3676.1 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
A Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) will prepare you to take part in a process of inquiry, by both contributing to it and by using scientific knowledge to solve current problems. The Chemistry program provides a strong background in the key topic areas of contemporary chemistry, including aspects of chemical theory in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, with a strong emphasis on practical laboratory skills, and applications in contemporary research, industry and the environment. A research project is available to students in the final year of the degree preparing you for a professional career in a wide range of chemistry based industries. A double major or sub-major with biochemistry and molecular biology or microbiology will prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical, health or food industries. Alternatively, graduates who elect studies in the physical sciences, mathematics or business are well placed for careers in the manufacturing industry.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-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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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
Admission
Assumed Knowledge: At least two units 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). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
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 Western Sydney University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the 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 the International Office website.
International Office
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
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above, including one elective unit
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
Choose one of
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
Spring session
Choose one of
Choose one of
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
Choose at least one of
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
And one elective
Spring session
Choose at least one of
| 300959 | Mangamai'bangawarra: Indigenous Science |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300907 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
Choose one of
| 300926 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| 300912 | Molecular Pharmacokinetics |
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Spring session
| 300925 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| 300906 | Advanced Organic Chemistry |
Capstone unit: choose one of
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
And one elective
Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces
Majors
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.
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above, including one elective unit
| M3090 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Sub-majors
| SM3041 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| SM3049 | Immunology and Cell Biology |
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above, including one elective unit
Search for 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 sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Global Sustainability Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
MyStudentRecords (MySR)
Elective Units
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above, including one elective unit
The following unit, 301161 Work Integrated Learning in Science, is a level 2 elective unit that gives students the opportunity to undertake a short work placement within a professional organisation. For further details please follow the link
| 301161 | Work Integrated Learning in Science |