School of Science

School of Science

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Welcome to the School of Science at RMIT

About the school
The School of Science is recognised for its experiential learning practices, customised programs, high-tech facilities, and excellence in research. We offer bachelor and postgraduate programs and undertake world-class research in a broad range of disciplines.
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Our teaching areas

Our research

The research community at the School of Science is multidisciplinary, enabling our researchers and students to collaborate with experts across the university, and with a range of industry partners.

About our research

The School of Science attracts esteemed experts and researchers from around the world and has strong partnerships with industry and international collaborators.

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Research centres and groups

RMIT researchers work together in research centres and groups to solve complex problems.

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Research candidates

Find out how to manage your candidature from getting started to completion and to make the most of your research training experience.

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Research facilities

Our focus as a global university of technology, design and enterprise is supported by research hubs such as the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Facility and the MicroNano Research Facility.

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News

Illustration of the team’s cryoprotectant helping to protect a cell against damage during cryopreservation, primarily from dehydration and freezing by preventing the formation of ice crystals that can damage cells. Image: Saffron Bryant

Organ storage a step closer with cryopreservation discovery
Science
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Australian scientists have taken the first step towards improved storage of human cells, which may lead to the safe storage of organs such as hearts and lungs.

Natural hazards research comes to RMIT
Society and Environment
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Australia’s centre for disaster and natural hazards research is teaming up with RMIT on research and educational initiatives aimed at saving lives and protecting communities from natural disasters.

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New hub to make diamond-based quantum computers
Technology
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 21 Apr 2022

A joint research and development hub will harness the strength of synthetic diamonds to build a new generation of quantum computers.

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Eating plastic makes for smaller mussels
Science
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Microplastics are stunting the growth of mussels in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay, according to a study by RMIT marine ecologists.

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Contact

Email address: science@rmit.edu.au

Postal address:

School of Science
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne 3001 Australia

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Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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