The biological sciences are diverse, fascinating, rapidly changing, and essential to our understanding of living systems at scales ranging from the molecular to the global. They play a vital role in our understanding of the environment, as well as animals, plants and micro-organisms, and are essential to a wide range of contemporary industries. The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) from Western Sydney University offers a solid grounding in the basic sciences, including biology, microbiology and biochemistry and environmental and marine science. You may choose to maximise the biological science content of your degree or combine biological sciences with studies in another disciplines.

Hospital and pathology scientists Hospital Scientists require a degree in science to work in interesting areas of biology such as pathology, cytology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics. Private pathology companies employ scientists with varied levels of qualifications. Scientists with degrees perform most of the medical specimen testing and work closely with pathologists. Veterinary Research Scientists. Research scientists are employed in hospitals, universities, research institutes and industry. Pathways include further postgraduate study including Honours, Masters and Ph.D. level of study. Biological scientists at this level are expected to use their high level of technical skills and knowledge to make advancements in scientific knowledge.