Bachelor of Science (Zoology)/Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science)

Western Sydney University

About

The Bachelor of Science (Zoology)/Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science) recognises the increased demand for scientific knowledge about how to conserve and protect wildlife, as well as develop deeper understanding of the interactions between people and animals.

This arises from our ever-increasing reliance on animals for companionship and food production.

The combined Zoology and Animal Science Degree at Western Sydney University provides you with hands-on experience and a range of skills including specialist knowledge of wildlife and domesticated animals, practical skills, the ability to think critically and solve problems.

Career opportunities exist in a range of areas including zoological research, environmental management and consulting, wildlife biology, government quarantine, agriculture, museums, and universities, as well as, international opportunities.

On-campus animal facilities include those for reptiles, small marsupials, small rodents, horses, sheep and cattle, as well as over 1,000ha of native, rural and aquatic habitats.

Fourth year options allow you to major in Conservation Biology, Marine Biology or Environmental Consulting.

Structure

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

NOTE: Students are required to complete 120 credit points of Level 3 units and above. To this end, at least two of the elective spots should be used to complete Level 3 units.

Code	Name
300802	Biodiversity

Code	Name
300811	Scientific Literacy

Code	Name
300813	Wildlife Studies

Choose one of

Code	Name
300800	Essential Chemistry 1

Code	Name
300808	Introductory Chemistry

Code	Name
300816	Cell Biology

Code	Name
300803	Essential Chemistry 2

Code	Name
300801	Animal Science

Choose one of

Code	Name
200263	Biometry

Code	Name
300831	Quantitative Thinking

Code	Name
300834	Animal Health and Welfare

Code	Name
300936	Functional Proteins and Genes

Code	Name
300980	Principles of Evolution

Code	Name
300807	Human Animal Interactions

Code	Name
300979	Principles of Zoology

Code	Name
300838	Comparative Physiology

Code	Name
300839	Ecology

Code	Name
300932	Natural Science Research Methods

Code	Name
300878	Animal Behaviour

Code	Name
300978	Marine and Aquatic Ecology

Code	Name
300931	Integrated Science

Code	Name
300853	Animal Nutrition and Feeding

Code	Name
300855	Conservation Biology

Code	Name
300918	Invertebrate Biology

Code	Name
300861	Vertebrate Biodiversity

Code	Name
300909	Biological Adaptation to Climate Change

Code	Name
300854	Animal Production

Code	Name
300913	Field Project 1

And two electives.

Note: At least two of the elective spots should be used to complete Level 3 units.

Code	Name
300835	Animal Reproduction

Code	Name
300914	Field Project 2

And two electives.

Note: At least two of the elective spots should be used to complete Level 3 units.

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

Code	Name
M3079	Conservation Biology

Code	Name
M3084	Environmental Consulting

Code	Name
M3081	Marine Biology

Sub-major Elective Spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

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