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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies

Approved Abbreviation: BSc/BIntlSt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3764.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 068793M

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students who commenced study in this course in 2022 or later.

For Commencement Year 2016 - 2019 - please refer to 3660.6 Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of International Studies

For Commencement Year 2020 - 2021 - please refer to 3764.1 Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of International Studies

This double degree program is designed for students who want to combine their interest and expertise in science with a sophisticated understanding of international issues and systems. This will equip them to work in globalised science-based professions and industries. In the Science area, students can design their own academic program within the Bachelor of Science course structure, which must include a science testamur major selected from the following: Zoology, Animal Science, Biology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Food Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Sustainable Environmental Futures

This will be combined with a degree in International Studies that examines the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. It develops students’ capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration. Students complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a sub-major in any Asian language, Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, or Japanese.

Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas and receive advanced standing towards their IRAS Major and language sub major subject to WSU limits on advanced standing. Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a B.IS or BA course advisor first.

Students should note that not all majors and units are available at all campuses and travel between campuses may be required.

Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.

Accreditation
MT3027 (Chemistry) when undertaken within the Bachelor of Science is accredited with Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)

Admission

The following sets of Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies apply.

Bachelor of Science

Assumed knowledge: At least two unit science (any science) and two unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.

Bachelor of International Studies

Assumed knowledge: Two units of HSC English at Band 4

Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

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.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is an optional work component available in this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the course but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below. Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of International Studies

Note: At least 120 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.

Students who wish to exit this double degree after their third year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science must have completed 240 credit points and completed the units as listed below in Years 1, 2 and 3 with at least 60 credit points at Level 3 or above.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science portion of this double degree must complete one of the Science testamur majors listed in the first three years of study.

The conceptual design of this Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies double degree is as follows:

Years 1 to 3

Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Science units comprising eight Bachelor of Science core units, eight Bachelor of Science testamur major units and eight Bachelor of International Studies units as listed in the course sequence below

Bachelor of Science core units

Students should note that core units will be allocated based on the Testamur Major chosen and as indicated in the relevant Testamur Major sequence.

Bachelor of Science core units

Students are required to complete the following three units

300802

Biodiversity

300808

Introductory Chemistry

300811

Scientific Literacy

Foundation

Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)

300816

Cell Biology

301451

Essential Chemistry

Mathematics

Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)

300831

Quantitative Thinking

300672

Mathematics 1A

200263

Biometry

Analytical Science

Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)

300580

Programming Fundamentals

300936

Functional Proteins and Genes

300843

Forensic and Environmental Analysis

300932

Natural Science Research Methods

300832

Analytical Chemistry

Work Integrated Learning

Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)

301261

Complex Case Studies in Science

301259

Work Internship for Science Professionals

Core Capstone

Choose one of (depending on testamur major selected)

300883

Laboratory Quality Management

300909

Biological Adaptation to Climate Change

200022

Mathematical Modelling

301110

Applications of Big Data

300913

Field Project 1

300922

Quality Assurance and Food Analysis

Bachelor of Science Testamur Majors

Students must choose one of the following testamur majors

AgriFood

Animal Science

Applied Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Health

Forensic Science

Innovative Foods

Sustainable Environmental Futures

MT3014

Zoology

Please note that not all Testamur Majors are available at all campuses.

Years 1 to 4 Arts

In Years 1 to 4 students complete the four level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) core units, plus the eight-unit International Relations and Asian Studies major and one of the four-unit language sub-majors listed.

The four Level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) core units

102738

Australian Politics and Active Citizenship

102736

Diversity, Language and Culture

102735

Foundations of Academic English

102737

Thinking Critically About Texts and Society

Students must also complete units in the following, as per the chosen course structure

Major - International Relations and Asian Studies

M1055

International Relations and Asian Studies

Sub-major

A sub-major in one of the following languages must be undertaken in conjunction with the major

Arabic

Chinese

Indonesian

Japanese

Immersion Language

Note: The following sub-majors have inherent requirements, SM1077 Arabic, SM1078 Chinese, SM1080 Japanese and SM1112 Indonesian. Please see the link below:

Inherent Requirements

Students should seek course advice in relation to the level 2/3 language sequences

For details of International Studies units required please see course 1658 Bachelor of International Studies.

1658 Bachelor of International Studies.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

BA Core unit

300802

Biodiversity

300808

Introductory Chemistry