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The Bachelor of Science is a flexible program allowing you to major in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science or physics.
This program allows specialisation and/or generalisation and cross-disciplinary combinations of studies.
You can study an undergraduate qualification in science with a major in one of the following areas:
- biology
- biotechnology
- chemistry
- environmental science
- food science
- physics
By tailoring your program through the elective courses you have the flexibility to combine your major field of study with a variety of other science courses.
You will be studying with leading researchers and industry leaders in state-of-the-art facilities allowing you to gain skills that are readily transferable to industry.
Practical experiences are fundamental to the program and you’ll get the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to projects. You’ll also have access to state-of-the-art equipment to ensure you are job-ready when you graduate.
Why study science at RMIT?
- RMIT’s applied science degrees give you the flexibility and freedom to shape your own path and a chance to explore a broad range of scientific disciplines at all levels of study.
- Studying with leading researchers in state-of-the-art facilities means the skills you gain can take you anywhere in the world.
- At RMIT you’ll go beyond the classroom and apply what you’ve learned to real-life problems. You’ll gain hands-on experience working in teams during field studies and excursions, locally and internationally.
International student visa holders can only study full-time.
At RMIT you’ll go beyond the classroom and apply what you’ve learned to real-life problems. You’ll gain hands-on experience working in teams during field studies and excursions, locally and internationally.
Your final year includes a science project that may be linked to industry or involve community groups, allowing you to put your skills into action and make an impact before you graduate.
Depending on your major, you will have the opportunity to undertake field trips to Lakes Entrance, map the environment at Camp Jungai, or head to Far North Queensland to explore the aquatic environment at Lizard Island.
You may attend a science camp or head overseas to investigate an environmental challenge.
You will have the opportunity to work on research projects and practical activities, often undertaken in collaboration with industry.
The final-year Science Project will also provide you with the opportunity to develop an independent research project which can involve an industry partner.
Scientists use observation and analytical skills to research the world around us. They have strong problem-solving skills that are used to identify solutions to complex problems and communicate their findings with others.
With this broad range of transferable proficiencies and technical skills, RMIT science graduates are highly sought after.
You may choose to enter the commercial sector, pursue a career in teaching, or you might opt to continue your academic career in research at a master or PhD level.
Your journey in science could lead you to become the next molecular gastronomist, a materials chemist, a nuclear physicist, or perhaps even the next Nobel Laureate.
There are very few organisations that do not employ science graduates. Depending on your area of study and your interests you could end up working in:
- analytical laboratories
- medical and research laboratories
- renewable energy organisations
- chemical processing plants
- educational institutions
- government organisations
- not-for-profit organisations
- environmental consultancies
Professional recognition and accreditation
This course is accredited by the following professional organisations:
- Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)
- Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
As a student, you may be eligible for student membership of number of professional membership associations including:
- Australian Biotechnology Association
- Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Australian Institute of Environmental Health
- Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)
- Australian Science Communicators
- Australian Water Association
- Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
- Nutrition Australia
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute Australian Institute of Physics
RMIT has connections far and wide - from campuses in Melbourne and Vietnam to more than 120 partner universities and industry connections across Europe, Asia and North America.
Bachelor of Science students have the ability to study at an overseas university through the Global Exchange Program. This program includes:
- Cross-campus study to RMIT’s campuses in Vietnam
- Semester exchanges to more than 120 partner institutions in more than 31 cities in three continents
- Short-term study tours and programs to Europe, Asia and the Americas
- International work experience with global companies in Europe, Asia and the USA, as part of RMIT’s International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP).
For further information about this program, please make an enquiry.
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Explore different disciplines of science
The Bachelor of Science allows you to choose from four specialised streams including applied sciences, applied chemistry biological sciences and physics.