Associate Degree in Applied Science (Biomedical Science)/Bachelor of Science

RMIT University - City

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Overview

The Associate Degree in Applied Science is hands-on, and includes a number of specialised simulated workplace laboratories. Throughout this course, you will develop a broad range of skills in chemical and biological laboratory techniques, commonly used in biomedical laboratories. You will learn to isolate, purify, amplify and characterise DNA, and perform tasks such as tissue culture, electrophoresis and other laboratory skills associated with biomedical sciences.

The Bachelor of Science will prepare you for a career as a scientist in the field of biology. You will study biological diversity of plants, animals and microbes based on your understanding of the chemical and physical basis of how cells function. You will see how these biological entities come together in various environments to form ecosystems and understand how these environments can be disrupted. You’ll have the opportunity to experience hands-on field studies and laboratory practices.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Health and nutrition, Microbiology, Molecular biology.

Potential Career Outcomes

The Associate Degree in Applied Science may lead to careers that include biological research, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical research, pathology or veterinary laboratories.

The Bachelor of Science may lead to careers that include zoologist/botanist, laboratory biologist, industrial microbiologist, conservation, marine biology, science education and journalism, scientific product marketing, environmental consultancy, teaching and research.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer88.596.45
Median rank to receive an offer55.6569.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer42.248.65

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the RMIT University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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