Course

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

Approved Abbreviation: BSc(Zool)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3681.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 074708G

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A Bachelor of Science (Zoology) recognises the increased demand for scientific knowledge of how to conserve, protect and care for animals, including native wildlife, and companion and production animals. It will enable you to develop an in--epth scientific understanding of how animals function and interact with their environment; from their ecology and evolution; to physiology and biochemistry of tissues and major organs systems, as well as the structure and function of biomolecules and cells. The key learning and research areas embodied in this degree are ecology, evolution, physiology, growth, reproduction, genetics, and conservation biology. On-campus animal facilities include those for reptiles, small marsupials, small rodents, horses, sheep and cattle, as well as over 1,000ha of native, rural and aquatic habitats.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Admission

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English and any two units of Science.

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://pubsites.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

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Year 1

Autumn session

300802

Biodiversity

300811

Scientific Literacy

300813

Wildlife Studies

Choose one of

300800

Essential Chemistry 1

300808

Introductory Chemistry

Spring session

300816

Cell Biology

300803

Essential Chemistry 2

300801

Animal Science

300831

Quantitative Thinking

Year 2

Autumn session

300834

Animal Health and Welfare

300936

Functional Proteins and Genes

200263

Biometry

And one elective

Spring session

300861

Vertebrate Biodiversity

300838

Comparative Physiology

300839

Ecology

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

300878

Animal Behaviour

300851

Advanced Physiology

And two electives

Spring session

300855

Conservation Biology

300918

Invertebrate Biology

Choose one of

300909

Biological Adaptation to Climate Change

300924

Science Research Project

And one elective

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

M3046

Aquatic Biology

M3045

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

M3048

Climate Change

M3049

Conservation Biology

M3052

General Biology

Sub-majors