Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical ScienceApproved Abbreviation: DipSc/BMedSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6002.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096966G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
This degree comprises three areas of major: biomedical science, medicinal chemistry and anatomy and physiology. The biomedical science major focuses on microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and aspects of health. The medicinal chemistry major focuses on chemistry and biochemistry, while the anatomy and physiology major focuses on anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Graduates of this degree will find employment in areas such as medical research laboratories, hospital laboratories and in pathology laboratories and be well suited for positions in the pharmaceutical, medical sales and various research and quality control laboratories, as well as further study including research degrees, graduate pharmacy and graduate medicine degrees.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College as an agent of Western Sydney University via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments.
A Diploma in Science exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Medical Science.
Bachelor of Medical Science
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Students will be required to attend the Hawkesbury and Campbelltown campuses for some learning experiences.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| 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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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal |
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| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have
- Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.
Students are also assumed to have completed some study in Mathematics and Science at a senior high school level or equivalent.
Met other entry requirements such as
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
- Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general
- Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Western Sydney University The College Units
Bankstown and Nirimba Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Year 1
Preparatory Units
| 700173 | Tertiary Study Skills in Science (WSTC Prep) |
Students must pass the following University level units
| 700122 | Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) |
| 700124 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) |
Choose one of
| 700121 | Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC) |
| 700155 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) |
Choose one of
Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) students must choose 700035 Physics 1 (WSTC).
Choose one of
| 700123 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) |
Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) students must choose 700033 Biometry (WSTC).
Students must also pass two units dependent upon the Western Sydney University degree they wish to enter on successful completion of their studies.
Choose two of
| 700099 | Resource Sustainability (WSTC) |
| 700096 | Integrated Science (WSTC) |
| 700098 | Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) |
| 700266 | Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC) |
Students progressing to Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology or Biomedical Science) or Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) must choose 700098 Introduction to Physiology (WSTC) and 700266 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC).
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Science following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year Two may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.
- Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year Two units.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year One before progressing to the Year Two units.
Western Sydney University Units
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Medical Science.
Bachelor of Medical Science
Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus
Year 2 - Year 3
Students must select one of the following Majors
| M3061 | Anatomy and Physiology |
| M3106 | Forensic Mortuary Practice |
M3106.1 - Forsensic Mortuary Practice is not available from 2019 onwards.
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points) including the sub-majors listed below.
Sub-majors
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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
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
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 |