Course

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies

Approved Abbreviation: BSc/BIntlSt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3660.1

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 2010.

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. Graduates will have a solid grounding in a core science discipline such as Biological Science, Chemistry or Mathematics; alternatively, students can design their own academic program within the Bachelor of Science course structure, including a science Major. 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 Asian Studies and International Relations, and sub-majors are available in Japanese or Chinese.

Study Mode
Four years full-time

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Bachelor of International Studies is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI).

Admission

Assumed knowledge required:

BSc Biological Science

  • Recommended studies: Mathematics and Chemistry

Chemistry

  • Recommended studies: Chemistry

Mathematical Science

  • Recommended studies: Mathematics

Science (No Key Program)

  • Assumed knowledge: At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

Bachelor of International Studies

  • Assumed knowledge: two units of Band 4 HSC English

  • Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

UAC

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.

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, with the key programs from both degree courses noted on their testamur.

Students are eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Science with a relevant key program on completion of all 24 units listed in the first three years of the relevant sequence below.

Students within this course will only be permitted to undertake the following key programs within 3640 Bachelor of Science.

Biological Science

Chemistry

Mathematical Science

Science (No Key Program)

The conceptual design of this BSc/BIS double degree is as follows:

Years 1 to 3

Students will complete 160 credit points of BSc units as listed in the course structure below.

In Years 1 to 4 they will complete the four BSc/BIS core units and 12 BIS units as offered on Parramatta campus only:

• Asian Studies and International Relations major and

Sub-majors are available in the BIS course as follows:

• Japanese

• Chinese

Bachelor of International Studies Units

For details of the relevant International Studies units, refer to the current listing of Bachelor of International Studies, course code 1658. Continuing students should refer to the earlier versions of 1658.

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science/Bachelor of International Studies

Recommended Sequence

Full-Time

Year 1

Autumn session

Core Arts unit

Core Arts unit

300224Chemistry 1
300221Biology 1

Spring session

Core Arts unit

Core Arts unit

300225Chemistry 2
300222Biology 2

Year 2

Autumn session

BIS unit

300300Microbiology 1
300219Biochemistry 1

And one Level 1 unit from the BSc unit pool

Spring session

BIS unit

300321Microbiology 2
300220Biochemistry 2

Choose one unit from:

200263Biometry
200032Statistics for Business

Year 3

Autumn session

One BIS unit

One Level 3 Biology units from the BSc unit pool

One Level 3 Biology units from the BSc unit pool

One Level 3 elective

Spring session

One BIS unit

One Level 3 Biology unit from the BSc unit pool

One Level 3 Biology unit from the BSc unit pool

One Level 3 elective

Year 4

Autumn session

Four BIS units

Spring session

Four BIS units

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Bachelor of International Studies

Recommended Sequence

Full-Time

Year 1

Autumn session

Two Core Arts units

300224Chemistry 1

Choose one of

200191Fundamentals of Mathematics
300672Mathematics 1A

Spring session

Two Core Arts units

300225Chemistry 2

Choose one of

300672Mathematics 1A

Level 1 unit from BSc unit pool

Year 2

Autumn session

One BIS unit

300558Physics 1
300297Analytical Chemistry 2
300301Organic Chemistry 2

Spring session

One BIS unit

300230Inorganic Chemistry 2
300236Physical Chemistry 2

Level 1 unit from BSc unit pool

Year 3

Autumn session

One BIS unit

300298Analytical Chemistry 3
300235Organic Chemistry 3

One Level 3 elective

Spring session

One BIS unit

300231Inorganic Chemistry 3
300303Physical Chemistry 3
300645Science Research Project 2

Year 4

Autumn session

Four BIS units

Spring session

Four BIS units

Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Science/Bachelor of International Studies

Recommended Sequence

Full-Time

Year 1

Autumn session

Two Core Arts units

Two BSc Maths Science units (see below for options)

Spring session

Two Core Arts units

Two BSc Maths Science units (see below for options)

Year 1 BSc Mathematical Science units (Note: check session of offer)

Students must complete the following

300672Mathematics 1A
300673Mathematics 1B
200025Discrete Mathematics

And choose one of

300700Statistical Decision Making
200263Biometry

Year 2

Autumn session

BIS unit

Three BSc Maths Science units (see below for options)

Spring session

BIS unit

Three BSc Maths Science units (see below for options)

Year 2 BSc Mathematical Science units (Note: check session of offer)

Students must complete the following:

300580Programming Fundamentals
200028Advanced Calculus
200027Linear Algebra

One Level 1 unit from the BSc unit pool

Choose one of

200042Introduction to Operations Research
300606Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making

Choose one unit of

200033Applied Statistics
200030Differential Equations
300606Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042Introduction to Operations Research
200029Numerical Analysis

Year 3

Autumn session

One BIS unit

Three BSc Maths Science units (see below for options)

Spring session

One BIS unit

Three BSc Maths Science units (see below for options)

Year 3 BSc Mathematical Science units (Note: check session of offer)

Students must complete:

200045Quantitative Project

Choose two of

200033Applied Statistics
200030Differential Equations
300606Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042Introduction to Operations Research
200029Numerical Analysis

Choose three of

200193Abstract Algebra
200023Analysis
200336Business Academic Skills
200024Mathematical Finance
200022Mathematical Modelling
300670Optimisation Techniques
300671Principles and Practice of Decision Making
200040Probability & Stochastic Processes
200037Regression Analysis & Experimental Design
200044Simulation Techniques
200039Surveys and Multivariate Analysis
200038Time Series and Forecasting

Year 4

Autumn session

Four BIS units

Spring session

Four BIS units

Bachelor of Science - No Key Program/Bachelor of International Studies

Please note: Students MUST complete one of the majors listed in the Western Sydney University handbook entry for 3640 Bachelor of Science (please see below for the current list). The degree must include one Level 1 unit in mathematics, statistics or biometry, plus at least one Level 1 unit from two of the following discipline areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geoscience and Physics.

Year 1

Autumn session

Two Core Arts units

Two Level 1 units from the BSc unit pool

Spring session

Two Core Arts units

Two Level 1 units from the BSc unit pool

Year 2

Autumn session

One BIS unit

One Level 1 unit from the BSc unit pool

Two Level 2 units from the BSc unit pool

Spring session

One BIS unit

Three Level 2 units from the BSc unit pool

Year 3

Autumn session

One BIS unit

Three Level 3 units from the BSc unit pool

Spring session

One BIS unit

Three Level 3 units from the BSc unit pool

Year 4

Autumn session

Four BIS units

Spring session

Four BIS units

List of Majors for 3640 Bachelor of Science that may be completed within this program at the Campbelltown or Parramatta campuses.

M3011Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M3019Chemistry
M3023Computational Decision Making
M3013General Biology
M3020Geochemistry
M3024Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
M3021Mathematics
M3014Microbiology
M3022Statistics

Bachelor of Science Unit Pool

Level 1

Biology Core Units

Choose one of

300221Biology 1
300543Cell Biology

Choose one of

300539Biodiversity
300222Biology 2

Chemistry Core Units

Choose one of

300224Chemistry 1
300554Principles of Chemistry
300469Introductory Chemistry

Choose one of

300550Medicinal Chemistry
300225Chemistry 2

Computing and Information Technology Core Units

300134Introduction to Information Technology
300580Programming Fundamentals

Geoscience Core Units

300613Introductory Geochemistry: Earth, Resources and Environments
300232Introduction to Earth Sciences

Mathematics and Statistics Core Units

200191Fundamentals of Mathematics
200025Discrete Mathematics
300672Mathematics 1A
300673Mathematics 1B

Choose one of

200263Biometry
300700Statistical Decision Making
200032Statistics for Business

Physics Core Units

300558Physics 1
300559Physics 2

Professional Skills Core Unit

Professional Skills Alternate Unit

300497Professional Skills for Science
300661Integrated Science 1

Level 2

Biology Core Units

Choose one of

300321Microbiology 2
300219Biochemistry 1
300555Proteins and Genes

Choose one of

300220Biochemistry 2
300548Human Metabolism and Disease

Choose one of

300300Microbiology 1
300331General Microbiology

Biology Alternate Units

300608Animal Physiology
300328Botany
300634Ecology
300658Endocrinology and Metabolism
300333Introductory Plant Physiology
300323Pathological Basis of Disease
300609Plant Physiology
300646Principles of Biotechnology

Choose one of

300623Genetics
300547Human Genetics

Chemistry Core Units

300297Analytical Chemistry 2
300230Inorganic Chemistry 2

Choose one of

300545Coordination Chemistry
300301Organic Chemistry 2

Choose one of

300553Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity
300236Physical Chemistry 2
300540Biomolecular Dynamics

Chemistry Alternate Units

300493Forensic and Environmental Analysis
300611Chemical Mineralogy

Geoscience Alternate Units

300612Geochemical Systems
200028Advanced Calculus

Mathematics and Statistics Core Units

200033Applied Statistics
200030Differential Equations
300606Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042Introduction to Operations Research
200029Numerical Analysis
200027Linear Algebra

Level 3

Biology Alternate Units

300556Analytical Protein Science
300307Analytical Microbiology
300327Australian Plants
300427Animal Production
300465Aquatic Ecology
300610Biotechnology
300542Biomolecular Science Project
300644Biophysics
300617Conservation Biology
300544Cell Signalling
300607Environmental Biology
300647Environmental Biotechnology
300504Fermentation Science
300648Food and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
300656Laboratory Quality Management
300757Molecular Biology of the Immune System
300408Mammalian Cell Biology and Biotechnology
300229Immunology
300407Mammalian Molecular Medicine
300749Medical Microbiology
300621Plant Biotechnology
300615Science Research Project 1
300645Science Research Project 2
300470Vertebrate Biodiversity

Choose one of

300234Molecular Biology
300549Human Molecular Biology

Chemistry Alternate Units

300542Biomolecular Science Project
300218Applied Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry
300557Molecular Spectroscopy
300645Science Research Project 2
300615Science Research Project 1

Choose one of

300537Advanced Chemical Analysis
300298Analytical Chemistry 3

Choose one of

300538Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
300231Inorganic Chemistry 3
300235Organic Chemistry 3

Choose one of

300546Drug Design and Synthesis
300303Physical Chemistry 3

Choose one of

300475Molecular Pharmacokinetics
300614Environmental Geochemistry

Geoscience Alternate Units

Mathematics and Statistics Alternate Units

200193Abstract Algebra
200036Data Mining and Visualisation
200022Mathematical Modelling
200024Mathematical Finance
300670Optimisation Techniques
300671Principles and Practice of Decision Making
200040Probability & Stochastic Processes
200045Quantitative Project
200044Simulation Techniques
200037Regression Analysis & Experimental Design
200039Surveys and Multivariate Analysis
200038Time Series and Forecasting

Bachelor of Science Capstone Units

300530Advances in Agronomy
300542Biomolecular Science Project
300427Animal Production
300610Biotechnology
300648Food and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
300617Conservation Biology
300656Laboratory Quality Management
300637Food Product Development Practicum
300643Plant Protection
300615Science Research Project 1
200045Quantitative Project
300645Science Research Project 2


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