Science is about observation, experimentation and discovery. Whether it's chemistry, biology, food technology or physics, at RMIT you can tailor your study to match your passions and career path.
RMIT is ranked #6 in Australia and top 80 in the world for materials science*. At RMIT, you’ll learn in world-class facilities, like our award-winning $32M biosciences facility.
We offer flexibility and specialisation tailored to your interests and career goals, including the only standalone space science degree in Australia.
Put theory into practice with local field trips, exploring the aquatic environment, and even going overseas to tackle environmental challenges in other countries.
*QS World Rankings by Subject 2025
From monitoring the spread of infectious disease to exploring the vast reaches of space, every area of science plays a crucial role in helping us understand why and how things work.
Studying science at RMIT gives you the critical thinking and specialist knowledge to tackle real-world challenges and opportunities in areas like sustainability, disease treatment and space technology.
With industry partners including CSIRO, RMIT science courses provide work-integrated learning opportunities and real-world experiences that translate into excellent career prospects for our graduates.
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There are no limits to the career paths that an RMIT science course can take you. From the lab to the field, science offers numerous career options across a wide range of industry sectors.
Here are just a few of your possible career outcomes:
Explore the building blocks of the world and drive advancements in medicine, technology, and sustainability.
Combine science and creativity to ensure the safety, quality, and innovation of the food we eat.
Study science at RMIT and gain practical experience before you graduate.
On campus, prepare to be captivated by the depths of rocket technology and get hands-on in the lab with specialist food technology. You’ll embark on local field trips and have the opportunity to take your studies overseas to tackle environmental challenges in other countries.
Plus, through RMIT’s industry connections, you could undertake a science placement with organisations like Saber Astronautics, the Bureau of Meteorology or CSIRO.
When you study science at RMIT, you’ll have access to world-class research facilities.
Be immersed in our award-winning $32-million biosciences building or the nine laboratories that make up our Micro Nano Research Facility (MNRF).
Our Food Research and Innovation Centre sees Australian businesses develop and market innovative, high value products for the global marketplace. Before you experience it for yourself, catch a glimpse of the facility with a virtual tour.
RMIT’s health degrees, certificates and diplomas target the theoretical and practical skills you need to provide expert care in mental health, nursing, medical science, complementary medicine and more.
Discover how pharmaceutical, laboratory and biomedical science fields can change lives and communities.
RMIT's engineering courses empower you to explore the possibilities of tomorrow through a wide range of disciplines, spanning from civil and mechanical to biomedical and environmental engineering.
RMIT Online courses are global in focus and practical in application – and the best part is, you don't need to put your life on hold while you study with us.
Futureproof your career and build new skills with RMIT short courses and microcredentials, standalone courses you can study online or in person.
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