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Admission and Unit Information – Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

VET pathways to this degree

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI).

Admission

At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (excluding General Mathematics) and Physics at HSC level.

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 UWS should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via UWS International. International students applying to UWS through UWS International can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UWS International website

UWS 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 UWS.

Course Structure

Qualifying for this award requires successful completion of 240 credit points within the following rules

  • Students completing the biological sciences program must follow the course structure for 3677 Bachlelor of Science (Biological Science)
  • Students completing the chemistry program must follow the course structure for 3676 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
  • Students completing the mathematical sciences program must follow the course structure for 3679 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)
  • Students completing other science programs must follow the course structure for 3675 Bachelor of Science
  • In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies (SM1067 Education Studies). Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1067 as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.

    Education Studies

    Bachelor of Science

    3675 - Bachelor of Science

    Bachelor of Science (Biological Science)

    3677 - Bachelor of Science (Biologcal Science)

    Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

    3676 - Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

    Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)

    3679 - Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)

    Unit Set

    SM1067 - Education Studies

    Sub-major elective spaces

    Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points). UWS offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Refer to the Unit Set Index.

    Handbook Unit Set Index

    Students can apply for these unit sets using the Course Variation Form, which is listed under Enrolment Forms on the Student forms web page.

    Course Variation Application Form

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