Overview

If you enjoy being constantly challenged and extended by your studies and are thinking about a career involving Science research, then the Bachelor of Advanced Science degree allows exposure to research in an undergraduate degree.Inquiry based research is introduced for all science students in first year, however in second year, Advanced Science students interact with world renowned researchers to provide extensive and individual training to develop leadership and/or research skills. This involves completing advanced science units only available to Advanced Science students, which focus on research methodology and developing skills pertinent for a future works in science project management.

On completing a science major, the degree also allows for completion of an additional sub-major or 4 free electives, so students can design their own learning journey.

Your career

As an Advanced Science graduate at the Western Sydney University , you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Science-based work in industry
Government environmental agencies
Patent work
Quality control
Environmental consulting laboratories
Scientific equipment companies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biometry
Cell Biology
Essential Chemistry
Programming Fundamentals
Functional Proteins and Genes
Forensic and Environmental Analysis
Natural Science Research Methods
Analytical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Chemistry Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 35 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 041145K

Assumed Knowledge: Students should have at least two unit English, and two unit science (any science) and two unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
Students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above to continue their enrolment in the course. If this GPA is not maintained they will be automatically transferred into the standard program after one warning (one semester of further study).
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39631 AUD / year

≈ 39631 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

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