Key Program - Biological Science
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3017.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
Biological Science focuses on the areas of biology that are most relevant to industry and research: biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology. Other areas of study include anatomy and physiology, environmental science, biotechnology, human biology and plant biology.
Key Program
Structure
Students must satisfy the overall Bachelor of Science course rules, including the following schedule of units.
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
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300792
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Biology A - The Diversity of Life
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Choose one of
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300554
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Principles of Chemistry
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Choose one of
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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One Level 1 unit from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
Spring session
Choose one of
Choose one of
And two electives
Year 2
Autumn session
Choose one of
One Level 2 unit from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
And one elective
Spring session
Choose one of
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300548
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Human Metabolism and Disease
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One Level 2 unit from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
Two Level 3 Biology units from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
One Level 3 elective
And one elective
Spring session
Two Level 3 Biology units from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
One Level 3 elective
And one elective
Full-time - Mid Year Intake
Units may be offered in different semesters at different campuses.
Year 1
Spring session
Choose one of
Or one elective
Choose one of
And two electives
Autumn session
Choose one of
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300792
|
Biology A - The Diversity of Life
|
Choose one of
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300554
|
Principles of Chemistry
|
One Level 1 unit from the Science Unit Pool
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Choose one of
Choose one of
Or one elective
Two Level 2 Units from the Science Unit Pool
Autumn session
Choose one of
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
Choose one of
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300548
|
Human Metabolism and Disease
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And one Level 3 elective
Autumn session
Three Level 3 Biology units from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool
And one Level 3 elective
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
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.
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