Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)Approved Abbreviation: BSc(BioSc)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3677.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041151A
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 2014 or later
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.
Commencement Year 2012 - 3677.1 Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
The biological sciences are diverse, fascinating, rapidly changing, and essential to our understanding of living systems at scales ranging from the molecular to the global. They play a vital role in our understanding of the environment, as well as animals, plants and micro-organisms, and are essential to a wide range of contemporary industries. A Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) offers a solid foundation in the basic sciences, including biology, microbiology, biochemistry and environmental science. You will be equipped to enter government, industry or research-based employment in this area (e.g. Biotechnology companies, pathology, quality assurance, university and hospital laboratories, scientific sales and government agencies).You may also choose to maximise the biological science content of your degree or combine biological sciences with studies in another discipline.
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 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 the 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 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.
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
Recommended Sequence
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.
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
Choose one of
Spring session
| 300818 | Introduction to Physiology |
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
And one elective
Spring session
Choose one of
| 300959 | Mangamai'bangawarra: Indigenous Science |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
Choose at least one capstone unit in your final year of study. Capstone units are listed separately below.
Hawkesbury Campus
Choose at least two of
| 300856 | Ecosystem Carbon Accounting |
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
| 300919 | Occupational Health and Safety |
Capstone units
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Parramatta Campus
Choose at least two of
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
Capstone unit
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Campbelltown Campus
Choose at least two of
| 300820 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health |
Capstone unit
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Spring session
Hawkesbury Campus
Choose at least two of
Capstone units
| 300909 | Biological Adaptation to Climate Change |
| 300883 | Laboratory Quality Management |
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Parramatta Campus
Choose at least two of
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
Campbelltown Campus
Choose at least two of
Capstone units
| 300924 | Science Research Project |
And two electives (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)
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) including the Majors and Sub-majors listed below.
Majors
| M3090 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| M3079 | Conservation Biology |
| M4011 | Environmental Consulting |
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).
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.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Global Sustainability Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
MyStudentRecords (MySR)
Elective Units
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 |