Program Overview

Foundation Studies Program in Science
Foundation Studies Program in Science is a university entry program designed for international students who have completed a minimum of year 11 or its equivalent. Science programs combine advanced academic knowledge with practical real-life training.

Articulation to Western Sydney University

Students Must:

• Complete all the units within their chosen sequence
• Pass Introduction to Academic Communication 2 with a minimum C grade
• Achieve a minimum GPA. Please check your Letter of Offer for articulations details
• These criteria are subject to change

Meeting these criteria will qualify students for entry into the first year of:

Bachelor of Science

Gain confidence through lab and field work. Get unique opportunities to participate in ground-breaking research. Study at Western’s specialist facilities and state-of-the art teaching labs. Learn to solve complex problems by working with students in other disciplines. You can even complement your degree with subjects from non-Science disciplines, such as Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Pick which subjects suit your career goals. Open up to a world of unlimited opportunities in astrophysics, conservation biology, drug design and pharmaceuticals, environmental health, food formulation, forensics, biomedical and biophysical research, hospital or pathology labs, plant science and horticulture, and wildlife management. Note: Not all majors are studied at every campus. Please refer to specific study areas for locations.

Major: Agrifoods

Immersed in an approach that integrates social, economic and environmental values, students will view plant and animal production from consumer contexts to explore personal and community perceptions about food sustainability. This innovative course merges topics of agriculture, food and health to empower you to design solutions for international development, community education and the urban–rural interface. This major provides hands-on experience, developing confidence and giving graduates an excellent foundation for careers in: teaching, research, biotechnology and industry. Throughout study, engagement with industry and community will inspire you to take action towards a regenerative and more environmentally sustainable AgriFood future.