Bachelor of Advanced Science (Microbiology)
Microorganisms impact on all aspects of our lives. A major in Microbiology will equip you with the skills and knowledge of microbiology and molecular microbiology relevant to employment in research laboratories and industries including biotechnology companies, medical and environmental laboratories, food, wine and pharmaceutical companies, quality assurance and scientific sales.
This program, which includes the study of bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses and their roles in medicine, industry and the environment, will provide a foundation for research at Postgraduate level.
The Bachelor of Advanced Science allows interaction with the high quality research and entrepreneurial expertise at Western Sydney University through learning experiences only available to those who are enrolled in this degree.
Campus Information
Campbelltown Campus
Western is a university of the people. That means being where the people are. Campbelltown campus is close to everything that’s great about Western Sydney fantastic cafes and world-class facilities.
Hawkesbury Campus
Hawkesbury campus gives you access to cutting-edge facilities. Allows you to enrich your mind and get your hands dirty. Prepares you to take on the world of tomorrow.
Intakes
- March
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
As an advanced science graduate in microbiology, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Microbiologist
- Research
- Health and genetics
- Laboratory worker
- Biotechnology companies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Quality assurance and scientific sales
PSW Opportunity
- Yes, 3 years PSW for Penrith and Hawkesbury Campus rest of all has 2 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards)
- Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in best 4 core subjects
All India School Certificate (CBSE)
- Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Nepal
- Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade of 80% (Year 11+12) (pre-2018) or Nepalese Education Board Year 12 with GPA 2.9 in best 4 academic subjects or Nepalese Proficiency Certificate (10+3) with an average grade of 75% and Nurses Registration (Nursing only)
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan GCE with an aggregate of 3^ from best 3 academic subjects or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level examination with a score of 6# from 3 ‘A’ Level academic subjects
- Course Code: 041145K
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
100800 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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