Course

Bachelor of Medical Science (Nanotechnology)

Approved Abbreviation: BMedSc(Nanotech)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3674.1

CRICOS Code: 074709F

This degree prepares students for professional careers in the multidisciplinary field of nanotechnology, covering biological, chemical and physical processes at the nanoscale. Students will develop fundamental skills in the technology of advanced imaging and characterisation techniques for seeing and manipulating of atoms/molecules, creating chemical and biological nanomachines, smart materials, biomaterials and biodevices, molecular mimics and fabrication of nanostructured devices through the specialised units in this program. Graduates will be skilled to pursue further postgraduate research and/or many challenging career options, examples include as nanotechnologists, smart and effective product developers, managers and consultants in biotechnology, defence, petroleum and pharmaceutical and health industries, chemical, material and engineering focused industries

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Medical Science (Nanotechnology) is accredited with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) for normal entry of a graduate to the Chartered Chemist qualification.

Admission

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

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

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/

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.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

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

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Note - At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above (one elective must be at least a Level 3 unit)

Start Year Intake

Year 1

Autumn session

Physics 1

Scientific Literacy

Mathematics 1A

Essential Chemistry 1