Overview

Take your pick from a huge range of majors and minors, like Education, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Gain access to Western’s specialist facilities and state-of-the art teaching labs. Learn to solve complex problems by working with students in other disciplines. Get real world experience.

Initial enrolment will be into the Bachelor of Science - Pathway to Teaching (Primary - Secondary) to gain the necessary learning areas to satisfy the NSW Education Standards Authority requirements for entry into teaching.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science majors pathway at Western Sydney University can transition into a Master of Teaching (Secondary/Primary) after demonstrating suitability for teaching. Study in the Master of Teaching will concentrate on contemporary pedagogy to apply your discipline knowledge to a classroom setting.

Your career

For Science: Careers relevant to the majors chosen in Bachelor of Science.

For Teaching (Secondary/Primary): Teachers in government or non-government primary/secondary schools.

Undertake a Master of Teaching and become a science teacher in a primary or secondary school
Get involved in the exciting world of research
Carve out a great career in industry, forensics, patents, quality control, environmental analysis, scientific instrumentation, medical laboratories, and technical management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics
Biochemistry
Science Research Methods
Analytical Chemistry
Epidemiology
Contemporary Childhoods
Education and Transformation
Education for Sustainability
Learning and Creativity
Scientific Discovery and Invention
Teachers as Change Makers
Education in a Cosmopolitan Society

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Natural Sciences Teaching View 106 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 094198C

Assumed Knowledge: Students should have at least two unit English, and two unit science (any science) and two unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

35280 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35280 AUD per year during 36 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Science - Pathway to Teaching (Primary - Secondary).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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