Bachelor of Science
at Western Sydney University, New South Wales.
A three-year (six years part-time) science degree offered at Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta. There are no prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is any 2 units each of English, science and mathematics.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the WSU Bachelor of Science for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 65.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 60.00 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Areas of study are agricultural science, animal science, applied physics, biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental science, food science and innovation, forensic science and zoology. Students build a foundation in the sciences and mathematics in first year, then specialise through their chosen majors. Not every major is taught at every campus, so check the official course page for where each major runs before choosing between Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as laboratory scientists, environmental analysts and data scientists across industry and government.
- Many continue into Honours and PhD study, leading to research roles at CSIRO, universities and biotech firms.
- Common pathways include secondary teaching, science communication and graduate medicine programmes.
Typical first jobs
- Laboratory analyst or technician in commercial or government labs
- Research assistant in university, hospital or CSIRO settings
- Environmental scientist or consultant
- Data analyst in finance, government and tech
- Quality assurance officer in food, pharma and manufacturing
- Field officer with NSW National Parks, Local Land Services and councils
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates can add an Honours year and move into research degrees, or take a Master of Teaching to become a science teacher. Others use the degree as a pathway to graduate-entry health programs or work in laboratory, environmental and data roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed Year 12 science and want laboratory work
- Those happy to do long experiments and write structured lab reports
- People considering research, medicine or postgraduate STEM
- Students with strong maths foundations who enjoy quantitative problem solving
- Those willing to switch majors after year one if a stream clicks better
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike laboratory work or fieldwork
- Those wanting a single clear vocational outcome from day one (consider engineering, health)
- Anyone who struggled with senior maths and chemistry foundations
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Western Sydney University website and on UAC before applying.