Overview

In this degree you will achieve a qualification in science with a major in biological sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, food science & technology, mathematics, nutrition science, physics, geospatial science or statistics. There’s flexibility to combine your major field of study with another major or two generalist &/or advanced minor. Generalist minors are available in biosciences, chemistry, food science, environmental science, mathematics, nutrition science, physics, geospatial science, foundations of teaching, statistics or by selecting electives. The advanced minor is an extension of some majors. 

With a focus on practical experiences, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge & skills to real-world contexts & receive hands-on experience through field studies & laboratory classes.  With access to state-of- the-art facilities, you will be job-ready when you graduate. Your final year includes a science project that may be linked to industry which may include placement.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Biological science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food science & technology, Geospatial science, Mathematics, Nutrition science, Physics, Science, Statistics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities include industries in agriculture;biotechnology;chemical;data science;food & water;Logistics;operations research;Public health;not-for-profit &/or research organisations;ecology;demography;banking;finance;information security;data analytics;analytical laboratories;Environmental,biodiversity;conservation science;government agencies & laboratories;academic research & further study;science policy & communication;sustainable development;product development.

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 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.4099.95
Median rank to receive an offer74.3583.75
Lowest rank to receive an offer52.7567.70

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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