Course

Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSc/BSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 6004.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 096968E

Science asks questions about how the natural world works. It does so in a systematic, yet rigorously creative way based on inquiry and evidence for ideas. This approach has led to our current understanding of nature as being (in large part) systematic and predictable, and has underpinned major advances in human welfare. A Bachelor of Science will prepare you to take part in this process of enquiry, by both contributing to it and by using scientific knowledge to solve current problems. Students will learn core concepts and skills necessary for scientific inquiry: investigating the natural world, proposing and testing ideas by experimentation and observation; quantifying and modelling processes; communicating findings, thinking independently and critically. Students can enrol in a generalist Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Science in a specific discipline. Within each program students can select from a range of scientific disciplines to suit their interests, studying a core of basic science units to which other science units, and if desired, non-science units, can be added.

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 Science.

Bachelor of 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.

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.

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 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.

Preparatory level units

700043

Chemistry (WSTC Prep)

700173

Tertiary Study Skills in Science (WSTC Prep)

Students must pass the following University level units dependent upon the Western Sydney University degree they wish to enter on successful completion of their studies.

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science or Chemistry) students must choose 700121 Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC).

Choose one of

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700035

Physics 1 (WSTC)

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) students must choose 700035 Physics 1 (WSTC).

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Choose two of

700266

Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)

700265

Food Science 1 (WSTC)

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

Students planning to progress to the Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) the following pattern is recommended.

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Choose one of

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) must choose:

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700035

Physics 1 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Choose four of

Biodiversity (WSTC)

Biometry (WSTC)

Cell Biology (WSTC)

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science must choose:

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Choose six of

Please note that choices in first year will impact on available majors in second year. It is recommended that students seek academic advice if taking this sequence.

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) must choose:

Biodiversity (WSTC)

Biometry (WSTC)

Cell Biology (WSTC)

Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Choose one of

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Sciences) must choose:

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700265

Food Science 1 (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) must choose:

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Choose one of

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Choose two of

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (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 Science.

Bachelor of Science

Year 2 and Year 3

160 credit points as per the rules of the Bachelor of Science. At least 60 credit points needs to be a Level 3 of which 40 credit points need to be from science units, including at least one capstone unit.

Level 2 and 3

The completion of at least one of the following Majors

M3090

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Climate Change

Conservation Biology

Environmental Consulting

Forensic Chemistry

General Biology

Marine Biology

Mathematics

Microbiology

Nutrition and Physiology

M3082

Zoology

The completion of at least ten Level 2 or 3 science units from the senior unit sets below with at least four at Level 3 (Units within your major count towards this requirement)

At least one of the Level 3 units must be a capstone unit

Senior Unit Set Level 2

Advanced Calculus

Analytical Chemistry

Botany

Classical Physics and Advanced Technologies

300838

Comparative Physiology