Key Program - Biological Science
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3090.1
The biological sciences are diverse, fascinating, rapidly changing, and essential to our understanding of living systems at scales ranging from the molecular to the global. They play a vital role in our understanding of the environment, as well as animals, plants and micro-organisms, and are essential to a wide range of contemporary industries. A Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) offers a solid foundation in the basic sciences, including biology, microbiology, biochemistry and environmental science. You will be equipped to enter government, industry or research-based employment in this area (e.g. biotechnology companies, pathology, quality assurance, university and hospital laboratories, scientific sales and government agencies).
Key Program
Structure
Students completing the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) (Biological Science) will complete the following course structure.
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
Spring session
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300818
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Introduction to Physiology
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And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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Spring session
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one more Level 2 science unit from the list below
Year 3
Choose at least one capstone unit in your final year of study; capstone units are listed below.
Autumn session
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300910
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Advanced Science Project C
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One Level 3 elective unit
Hawkesbury Campus
Choose at least two of
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300820
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Genes, Genomics and Human Health
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300856
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Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
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300921
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Plant Health and Biosecurity
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300919
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Capstone units
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300857
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Environmental Geochemistry
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300866
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Analytical Microbiology
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Parramatta Campus
Choose at least two of
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300820
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Genes, Genomics and Human Health
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300907
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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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200037
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Regression Analysis & Experimental Design
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Capstone units
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300857
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Environmental Geochemistry
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Campbelltown Campus
Choose at least two of
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300820
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Genes, Genomics and Human Health
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300907
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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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200037
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Regression Analysis & Experimental Design
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Spring session
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300924
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Science Research Project
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One Level 3 elective unit
Hawkesbury Campus
Choose at least two of
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300861
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Vertebrate Biodiversity
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Capstone units
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300909
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Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
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300883
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Laboratory Quality Management
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Parramatta Campus
Choose at least two of
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300925
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Advanced Analytical Chemistry
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300906
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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200038
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Time Series and Forecasting
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Capstone units
Campbelltown Campus
Choose at least two of
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300925
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Advanced Analytical Chemistry
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300906
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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200038
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Time Series and Forecasting
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Capstone units