Course

Bachelor of Natural Science (Advanced)

Approved Abbreviation: BNatSc(Adv)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 3683.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 075673E

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Our world and its resources are under ever increasing pressure, and we need enthusiastic, switched-on people with new ideas and innovative approaches to address these challenges. We are seeing a bigger population, technology advancements and environmental issues, all of which are placing unprecedented pressure on our natural resources and the biosphere. An Advanced degree in the Natural Sciences will enable you to understand these competing pressures and contribute to the development of sustainable strategies to drive change. This is a challenging program that will stretch you - it includes advanced coursework, extension activities and fundamental research training. You will be partnered with experienced academic researchers and contribute to the University's exciting research activities. The degree will allow you to undertake any of the Natural Science programs in Animal Science, Environmental Management or Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Students undertake three Advanced Science projects, Advanced Science Project A, B and C. An Honours year is available to high-achieving students and further studies can be pursued (Masters (Hon) or PhD degree) leading to a research or academic career.

Information and details on how to apply for Honours will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree, or you can find out more online.

Honours

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Admission

Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR of 90 with assumed knowledge of HSC mathematics and at least two of biology, chemistry and/or physics. Students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above to continue their enrolment in the course. As part of the admission/enrolment process students will be required to sign a statement acknowledging that they understand that a minimum 5.0 GPA is required to remain in the program and that if this GPA is not maintained that they will be automatically transferred into the standard program.

Students in the base Natural science courses within the suite who achieve a GPA of 5.0 or greater at the end of their first year of study may be admitted into the Bachelor of Natural Science Advanced program if sufficient places are available.

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. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

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 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.

Students in the Bachelor of Natural Science (Advanced) must follow one of the listed study programs.

Animal Science

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Environmental Management

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Natural Science (Advanced) must complete the units appropriate to their chosen study program and the three project units listed below. These Advanced Science Project units are taken in Semesters 3, 4 and 5.

300937

Advanced Science Project A

300938

Advanced Science Project B

300910

Advanced Science Project C