How to Apply to Chemistry at Western Sydney University: Chemistry Is a Specialisation in the Bachelor of Science and Advanced Science, with 2027 International Tuition of AUD 41,613 a Year, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Students

Western Sydney University (Western) is based in Greater Western Sydney. Its School of Science covers Agriculture and Food Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical and Forensic Sciences, Environment and Ecology, Medical Science, Physics and Zoological Science. The pages read show no stand-alone “Bachelor of Chemistry”: Chemistry is one of the specialisations of the Bachelor of Science (program code 3754) and the Bachelor of Advanced Science (3757). Below is what Western’s pages say, split by reader: Australian domestic applicants, international applicants, applicants from China, and transfer students. Subject prerequisites, course structure and accreditation for the Chemistry specialisation are not given on the pages used for this guide and are marked as such below; check the handbook.

1. The degrees and the specialisation

• Bachelor of Science (3754): three years full time, March and July intakes, CRICOS 041144M. The 2027 international fee schedule lists the specialisations Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Applied Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health, Food Science and Innovation, Forensic Science, Environmental Science and Zoology, offered at Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta (the schedule says to check the handbook for the campus of each specialisation).
• Bachelor of Advanced Science (3757): the same specialisations are listed, CRICOS 041145K, three years, March and July intakes, at the same fee. A note says programs with “Advanced” in the title are offered by The Academy; entry conditions for the advanced program are not given on the pages used for this guide, so check the website.
• Neighbouring areas: Forensic Science is another specialisation in the Bachelor of Science; health degrees such as the Bachelor of Medical Science are outside this guide, so see the website.
• Accreditation, labs, research projects, placements: the pages read do not describe professional accreditation for Chemistry (for example by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute), lab arrangements, a capstone project or a placement year; check the handbook.

2. Prerequisites and what you study

• The School of Science page lists disciplines only. High-school prerequisites for Chemistry (chemistry, mathematics), first-year units, and when you choose a specialisation are in the online handbook, whose content is not given on the pages used for this guide. Check the handbook or ask Admissions (international: internationalstudy@westernsydney.edu.au, +61 2 9852 5499).
• The site says international students must meet the same standards as Australian residents, that the listed qualifications are minimum levels only, and that some courses have higher or special requirements and may ask for relevant work experience.

3. Australian domestic applicants

• How to apply: domestic applicants (Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa) can apply directly through the Western Portal (no application fee) or through UAC (an application fee applies). A short list of competitive courses must be applied for through UAC; science degrees are not on that list.
• ATAR and subject prerequisites: the pages read give no ATAR cut-off or subject prerequisite for the individual Bachelor of Science specialisations and refer to the online handbook for each degree’s requirements. The handbook content is not given on the pages used for this guide; check it on the website.
• Adjustment factors (formerly bonus points): applying through UAC, up to ten points can be added to your ATAR for living in the Western Sydney region, strong results in relevant HSC or IB subjects, elite sport or performance, educational disadvantage, a school recommendation based on Year 11 performance, or Australian Defence Force service. Applicants living in Western Sydney automatically get five regional points; some courses are excluded. The site also lists early-offer schemes such as HSC True Reward and the Schools Recommendation Scheme; their details were not read.
• Fees: the site says domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place and many use HECS-HELP to defer payment; amounts are not shown on the pages used for this guide.

4. International applicants

• How to apply: apply through the university’s online international application system, directly or through an agent; international students completing the Australian HSC, IB or NCEA apply through UAC International (and can also apply directly for an early offer, with some exceptions). Student visa holders must study full time. The pages used for this guide give no 2027 application deadline; check “Important dates” on the website.
• Intakes: the 2027 fee schedule lists the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science as “Mar/July”, that is March and July.
• Tuition (2027): the 2027 undergraduate international fee schedule (last updated September 2026) lists the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Advanced Science at AUD $41,613 a year, calculated on 80 credit points. Fees are variable: they may change on 1 January each year, and students who extend past the normal finish date pay at the prevailing rate. Overseas Student Health Cover and other charges are extra.
• English: science degrees are not among the exceptions the site lists, so the general standard applies: IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each subtest; TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13); PTE Academic 58 with no skill below 50. Tests must be no more than two years old at commencement; at-home versions of IELTS, PTE and TOEFL are not accepted, while IELTS One Skill Retake is. Applicants whose first language is English, or who studied in English at secondary or tertiary level (completed within two years of commencing), may be treated as meeting the requirement.
• Pathways: the site says diplomas run by The College are designed to equal first year of the matching bachelor’s degree and lead to second-year entry with one year of advanced standing; Foundation Studies at Western Sydney University International College (run with Navitas) guarantee first-year entry once completed. Applicants who miss the entry requirements are automatically assessed for a suitable pathway program.
• Scholarships: assessed automatically on academic merit, with no separate application. The site contradicts itself on amounts: the international applying page says multi-year scholarships of $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition; the scholarships page says 2027 undergraduate awards of $10,000 or $5,000 a year (with $6,000 or $3,000 multi-year awards for 2026 inclusive), plus the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence scholarship (50% of tuition for three years) and the International Alumni Scholarship ($10,000 a year, first come first served). Applicants from North and South East Asia can receive a $5,000 or $10,000 Regional Achievement Award (the page says it is available for 2026 intakes). Check the website and your offer letter.

5. Applicants from China

• Entry qualification: in the university’s entry qualifications table (a PDF with no year printed), the undergraduate-degree route for China is an 80% average over the three years of Gao San; or a Gao Kao score in the Science Stream at least at the Second Tier university admission threshold for the relevant province; or successful completion of the first year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised university. The notes say these are minimum levels only, admission is competitive and some courses need more.
• Subject prerequisites: whether the science specialisations require high-school mathematics, chemistry or biology is not given on the pages used for this guide; check the handbook or ask Admissions. How the Gaokao converts to an ATAR is not given either.
• Foundation and diploma routes: for Chinese students who do not meet direct degree entry, the table lists conditions for two- and three-semester foundation studies and diplomas (for example Senior Middle 2 or 3 averages from 60% to 75%); see the website.
• English: see above; the site does not say that Gaokao English can replace a language test.
• Other China-related items: any interview or accreditation-body requirement specific to Chinese applicants is not given on the pages used for this guide; check the website or ask Admissions.
• Other common qualifications: an IB Diploma with a minimum score of 24 qualifies for an undergraduate degree; for A-levels the table asks for a score of 6 from three Advanced Level core subjects (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1; AS subjects do not count) and does not explain further what “6” means, so ask Admissions.

6. Transfer and credit

• Prior university study: the entry qualifications table also lets international applicants apply for an undergraduate degree with the first year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised university; how much credit follows is not given on the pages used for this guide.
• Diploma pathways: as above, a completed diploma from The College leads to second-year entry with one year of advanced standing.
• Credit assessment: how to apply for credit or advanced standing, and any deadline, is not given on the pages used for this guide; ask Admissions.

Application checklist

Applicants from China:

• An 80% average over Gao San, or a Gao Kao Science Stream score at your province’s Second Tier threshold, and ask Admissions about subject requirements for the Chemistry specialisation
• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) or TOEFL 82 / PTE 58; apply through the international application system or an agent; watch the March and July intake deadlines (Important dates on the website)
• 2027 fee schedule: AUD 1,613 a year for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science; scholarships are assessed automatically

Domestic applicants: Western Portal or UAC; adjustment factors apply through UAC; check the handbook for the Chemistry ATAR and subject requirements.

Transfer students: first-year Bachelor study at a recognised university qualifies; ask Admissions about credit; The College diplomas are another route.

Sources: Western Sydney University, School of Science; How to apply; Adjustment factors; International applying; International entry requirements; Entry qualifications table (PDF); Cost of tuition; 2027 undergraduate fee schedule (PDF); International scholarships; Pre-university pathways. The information reflects the pages as read (including the 2027 fee schedule); check the Western Sydney University website for the latest.