1. Western Sydney University (WSU)
  2. Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

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Western Sydney University (WSU) | Hawkesbury
Richmond, New South Wales
Duration
3 years
Estimated Fee / Year
AUD $39,631
AUSMAT Requirement
ATAR 65
Intake
Mar, Jul

About the Course

Field of Study (2)

Major / Specialisation

  • Human Nutrition
Life Sciences and Medicine
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Studying in Hawkesbury, NSW

Hawkesbury campus gives you access to cutting-edge facilities. Allows you to enrich your mind and get your hands dirty
Hawkesbury campus gives you access to cutting-edge facilities. Allows you to enrich your mind and get your hands dirty
Agriculture in action at Western’s experimental field sites, include farm dams, climate-controlled plant-growth cabinets
Agriculture in action at Western’s experimental field sites, include farm dams, climate-controlled plant-growth cabinets
The Crime Scene House enables our students to practise realistic crime scene investigation
The Crime Scene House enables our students to practise realistic crime scene investigation
The best and brightest climate change and energy researchers from around Australia and the world
The best and brightest climate change and energy researchers from around Australia and the world
Fascinating worlds of cell and molecular biology, animal science, microbiology, terrestrial and marine ecology
Fascinating worlds of cell and molecular biology, animal science, microbiology, terrestrial and marine ecology
The spacious Graham Swain Library supports your research and study needs
The spacious Graham Swain Library supports your research and study needs
Access, as well as the use of our laundry facilities and courtyard, computer lab and games room
Access, as well as the use of our laundry facilities and courtyard, computer lab and games room
Featuring hundreds of species of plants; including rarities and natives the nursery
Featuring hundreds of species of plants; including rarities and natives the nursery
Hawkesbury, NSW (Out-of-City)
Western Sydney University (WSU)
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  • Location: Richmond, New South Wales
  • Nearby: Close to TAFE NSW Richmond
  • Getting here: Public transport via trains (Richmond and East Richmond train); buses (Vines Drive bus stop)
  • Faculties : Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE)
  • The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) at Western is a beacon for the best and brightest climate change and energy researchers from around Australia and the world

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

AUSMAT
ATAR 65
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

Entry Requirements Details

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

English Language Requirement

Check out the English language requirements for this course with minimum score for each skills* in the bracket.
IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
Pearson (PTE)
58 (50)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $39,631*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
March, July
Duration
3 years

Living Cost in Hawkesbury, NSW

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Living costs with rent

Below AUD $2,300 / month
Rent / month
AUD $900 - $1,100
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + AUD $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Undergraduate
Postgraduate
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Requirements

  • Must be an international student
  • Must commence a new program of study for the first time
  • Must be applying to study in a CRICOS registered undergraduate degree program
  • Must satisfy the academic eligibility requirements for either the AUD $6,000 or AUD $3,000 multi-year scholarship
  • Must satisfy all other admission requirements and accept their Offer of Admission letter
  • Not applicable for study abroad or an exchange student coming to the University
  • Not applicable to program located at Sydney City Campus
  • Not applicable for Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) & Doctor of Medicine. Students applying for Bachelor of Nursing are still eligible to receive AUD $3,000

Awards Details

Fee waiver details are as follows: *Undergraduate: Waiver of AUD $6,000 or AUD $3,000 per year contribution towards tuition fees (up to 240 credit points or three years maximum)

  • Postgraduate: Waiver of AUD $6,000 or AUD $3,000 per year contribution towards tuition fees (up to a maximum of two years)
  • To be determined by Western Sydney University
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework

Western Sydney Regional Achievement Award

Fee Waiver Up to AUD $10,000

Requirements

Applicant must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Be an international student from Southeast Asia and North Asia
  • Not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. If your visa status changes to one of these during the study period, the scholarship will discontinue
  • Commence a new program of study in 2026 for the first time
  • Be applying to study in a CRICOS registered undergraduate or postgraduate degree program
  • Satisfy the academic eligibility requirements for either the $5,000 or $10,000 multi-year scholarship
  • Satisfy all other admission requirements and accept their Offer of Admission letter.
  • Not applicable for are a study abroad or an exchange student coming to the University
  • Not eligible if students are granted more than 160 credit points in advanced standing for undergraduate degree program or 80 credit points for postgraduate program. (Note: In the event of advanced standing, the scholarship will apply to the reduced duration of the program and will not exceed the annual value of the scholarship in any one year of full-time study)
  • Not eligible for a students who study less than 80 credit points to complete the program
  • Not eligible is students are applying to study a program located at Sydney City campus
  • Not applicable if students have been awarded another scholarship by the University or another organisation that covers the cost of the tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at Western Sydney University.

Awards Details

  • AUD $5,000 or AUD $10,000 per year fee waiver (to be determined by the university based on academic achievement of previous stuidies)
  • Up to 240 credit points or three years maximum for Undergraduate
  • Up to 160 credits points and the maximum scholarship duration is two years for Postgraduate

Application

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University Intakes

Please note that these are general intakes for all undergraduate programmes. The application deadlines can vary by course or may close earlier once the programme quota has been filled.

March 2026 Intake
15 November
July 2026 Intake
15 May
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