Start your career with applied science
This associate degree provides an entry point to the biomedical science industries, where technological changes are creating new opportunities.
Gain core laboratory and science skills for a range of professional roles or receive advanced standing in a bachelor degree.
This program has a focus on biomedical science. You will gain skills to perform confidently in biological, chemical and microbiological laboratories.
This program may also provide you with a pathway into a range of science-related bachelor degrees with advanced standing.
You will also undertake 80 hours of professional practice where you will tackle a relevant workplace project or task.
Career
On completion you'll be qualified for employment at a technical or paraprofessional level in a range of public and private laboratories.
This program provides broad-based training for a technical career in diagnostics, medical research, veterinary, biological research, biotechnology or chemical and food testing laboratories.
We ensure our programs meet the current needs of industry through our industry advisory committees. These include the Laboratory Medicine Program Advisory Committee and the Bio sciences Program Advisory Committee. There are representatives from organisations such as the Austin Health, Monash Health, CSL-Behring, Cancer Council and Melbourne IVF.
Entry Requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
