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Biological Science - BIOSB13972
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Plan Outline
Plan Structure

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
 
 
Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Program: 3972 - Advanced Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

This is the Biological Sciences study plan in Advanced Science/BSc Major.

Biological Science encompasses all aspects of plants and animals including their relationship to each other and to the environment. The areas of study leading to the award of a science degree in Biological Science include cell biology, plant and animal physiology, ecology, genetics, taxonomy, marine biology and evolutionary studies. These studies are particularly relevant in the fields of agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, conservation and related environmental sciences.

Plan Structure

Stage 1
PLUS
  • Level I MATH, PHYS, CHEM, PSYC, COMP or GEOS courses totalling 6 UOC
  • Free electives totalling 12 UOC

Stage 2
PLUS 12 UOC from:
PLUS
  • General Education totalling 6 UOC
  • Free electives* totalling 12 UOC
*Recommended SCIF2041 Research Internship A

Stage 3
  • Level III Biological Science courses totalling 30 UOC, including advanced courses where available.
  • General Education totalling 6 UOC
  • Free electives** totalling 12 UOC
**Recommended
SCIF3041 Research Internship B
SCIF3001 NUS Exchange Prog

Stage 4 (Honours)
PLUS

24 UOC of project courses from the one of the lists below:

Biological Science Major
OR

Botany Major
OR

Zoology Major
PLUS

Level III Biology or other Science courses approved by the Honours coordinator totalling 12 UOC.

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