Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)/Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences)

RMIT University - City

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Overview

As an RMIT Nanotechnology/Applied Sciences student you will gain the skills and knowledge to work in the rapidly growing area of nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology is the science and engineering of material less than a micrometre. It requires a broad knowledge of science as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to produce innovative processes or devices.

This double degree course is multidisciplinary, combining nanotechnology with physics or chemistry. It covers physical, chemical, biological and engineering nanoscience.

There is a strong emphasis on using cutting-edge instruments and technology as well as a focus on laboratory and research work – often in collaboration with external organisations.

As a graduate, you will have opportunities to investigate and create materials at the nanoscale – with enhanced properties such as higher strength, lighter materials, and greater chemical reactivity – in order to manufacture more efficient devices, medicines and materials.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Chemistry or Physics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Analytical chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Instrumental analysis, Materials physics, Mathematics, Mechanics, Molecular physics, Nanomaterial fabrication and analysis, Nuclear chemistry, Organic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Quantum physics, Scientific programming, Wet laboratory materials synthesis.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include creating innovative materials, designing next generation computing devices, developing nanosensors, industrial research and development, medical and/or scientific research and development, and many other non-standard career pathways in which quantitative analysis and training in scientific thinking are valued. Previous graduates have found employment in academic, industrial and government scientific organisations.

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 2021.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer94.3596.55
Median rank to receive an offer75.089.55
Lowest rank to receive an offer66.6571.65

<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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