Teaching areas

Discover your future in Science at RMIT.

At the School of Science, we offer a dynamic suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programs for domestic and international students that span both broad scientific disciplines and highly specialised fields. Our degrees are designed to equip students with deep expertise and versatile skills, preparing them for impactful careers across industry, government, NGOs, research, education and beyond.

Students learn from leading academics and researchers, working with cutting-edge technologies in state-of-the-art laboratories and real-world environments and with embedded industry-partnered-learning. Through our renowned work-integrated learning opportunities, students gain invaluable insights and industry experience.

RMIT Science is highly regarded for its commitment to extensive applied, hands-on learning – in the lab and the field – ensuring graduates are confident, capable and ready to shape the future of science.

Science

Shape your own learning journey in the Bachelor of Science or explore Honours and Masters programs.

Biotechnology and biological sciences

Focus on practical applications through an emphasis on lab and fieldwork.

Chemistry

Get a solid grounding with laboratory practice and industry experience.

Environmental Science

Take field trips to far away places and practice a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.

Food Science & Technology

Gain practical experience on industry-focused projects in well-equipped laboratories.

Nutrition Sciences

Undertake food production trials and development projects in state-of-the-art facilities.

Mathematics, Statistics

Link complex data and theory to practical projects and applications in real-world scenarios.

Data Analytics

Learn to transform complex data into qualitative, actionable insights

Physics & Space Science

Explore the interdisciplinary nature of physics.

Surveying & Geospatial Sciences

Work 'in the field' to measure, model and map our environment.

Honours degrees

Spend an extra year after your Bachelor’s degree to deepen and specialise your study.

Postgraduate and Research Degrees

Graduate Certificates, Masters, Research Degrees, MSC and PhD.

Find out more

For information on all science programs across the university, please visit Science at RMIT page.

Our facilities

Our facilities

RMIT has invested millions of dollars in infrastructure to ensure our students and researchers have access to extensive state-of-the-art technology, facilities and laboratories on campus.
Application information and resources

Application information and resources

If you’re interested in studying a science-related PhD but don’t know where to start, explore these resources and opportunities, or find out how to apply.
School of Science Awards

School of Science Awards

The Science Student Awards Gala is an annual event where industry partners and philanthropic supporters are invited to reward outstanding students with financial assistance, scholarships or paid internships.

Contact us

Current student enquiries

RMIT Connect Student Portal

Future students enquiries

Study@RMIT

 

Research enquiries

All current and prospective research students should direct enquiries to Higher Degree by Research School.

 

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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 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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