Course

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

Approved Abbreviation: BSc(BioSc)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3677.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 041151A

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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).You may also choose to maximise the biological science content of your degree or combine biological sciences with studies in another discipline.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Admission

Assumed Knowledge: At least two units of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and 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.

Year 1

Autumn session

300802

Biodiversity

300811

Scientific Literacy

Choose one of

300800

Essential Chemistry 1

300808

Introductory Chemistry

Choose one of

300831

Quantitative Thinking

200263

Biometry

Spring session

300816

Cell Biology

300803

Essential Chemistry 2

300818

Introduction to Physiology

And one elective

Year 2

Autumn session

300936

Functional Proteins and Genes

300833

Microbiology 1

300845

Genetics

And one elective

Spring session

300839

Ecology

300817

Molecular Biology

Choose one of

300848

Metabolism

300896

Microbiology 2

300838

Comparative Physiology

300876

Organic Chemistry

300832

Analytical Chemistry

200030

Differential Equations

200033

Applied Statistics

300847

Immunology

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

Choose at least one capstone unit in your final year of study. Capstone units are listed separately below.

Hawkesbury Campus

Choose at least two of

300820

Genes, Genomics and Human Health

300850

Advanced Cell Biology

300856

Ecosystem Carbon Accounting

300919

Occupational Health and Safety

300826

Medical Microbiology

Capstone units

300866

Analytical Microbiology

300851

Advanced Physiology

300929

Aquatic Ecology

Parramatta Campus

300820

Genes, Genomics and Human Health

300850

Advanced Cell Biology

Campbelltown Campus

Choose at least two of

300820

Genes, Genomics and Human Health

300850

Advanced Cell Biology

300819

Topics in Physiology

And two elective units (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)

Spring session

Hawkesbury Campus

Choose at least two of

300905

Advanced Immunology

300861

Vertebrate Biodiversity

300918

Invertebrate Biology

Capstone units

300927

Molecular Medicine

300924

Science Research Project

300855

Conservation Biology

300909

Biological Adaptation to Climate Change

300883

Laboratory Quality Management

Parramatta Campus

Choose at least two of

300905

Advanced Immunology

300826

Medical Microbiology

Capstone units

300927

Molecular Medicine

300855

Conservation Biology

300924

Science Research Project

Campbelltown Campus

Choose at least two of

300905

Advanced Immunology

300826

Medical Microbiology

Capstone units

300927

Molecular Medicine

300924

Science Research Project

And two elective units (one elective must be a Level 3 unit)

Major and Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points) including the majors and sub-majors listed below.

Majors

M3046

Aquatic Biology

M3045

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Conservation Biology

General Biology

Microbiology