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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview RMIT's Bachelor of Science offers you the flexibility and choice to complete a degree tailored to your interests. This degree will stimulate your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help you to be competitive across all science-led disciplines. Your science degree begins with a suite of introductory subjects in which you will learn and explore core science concepts across physical, life, data and mathematical science disciplines and develop and strengthen key scientific and transferable skills, providing a transformative learning experience that will underpin your future studies and careers. I chose to study at RMIT because the degree appeared to be more practical, with less intensive exam-based subjects, and there was the opportunity to complete internships through work-integrated learning subjects. I was also attracted to the university’s strong focus on being industry-ready. - Emily Tattersall, Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics and Statistics) <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . AND Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or equivalent studies. 2026 ATAR* The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2026 for each stream are as follows: Plan/package detail Semester 1 ATAR* Bachelor of Science 70.00 Master of Teaching Practice packaged pathway BP350PATH1 Science (Degree)/Teaching Practice (Secondary Teaching) (Masters Degree) 73.80 Guaranteed ATAR For Semester 1 2027 applicants, this course has a Guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors). This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above this and meet the course prerequisites, we will guarantee you an offer in this course. If you receive an ATAR below this guarantee, you may still receive an offer, depending on the availability of places in this course and whether you are eligible to receive any adjustment factors. Please note: For VTAC applicants to receive an offer, this course must be your highest eligible preference. <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career RMIT's Bachelor of Science will equip you with the expertise, experience and professional skills to have a successful career as a scientist. With the practical, research and soft skills developed and gained through your study in this degree, you can go on to work or undertake further study in a range of areas including: Academic research and further study Analytical laboratories Environmental, biodiversity, conservation science Education, including schools and TAFE Government agencies and laboratories Health and biomedical laboratories Industry and technology, including agriculture, biotechnology, chemical, data science, food and water Not for profit institutions and charities Science communication and education Sustainable development Technical sales. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation Graduates completing a major in some of these science areas will be eligible for membership with professional bodies: Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Major: (The Australian Society of Microbiology (ASM) and The Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Chemistry Major: Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Food Science & Technology Majors: Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Mathematics and Statistics Major: Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), Australian Society For Operations Research (ASOR), the American Statistical Association (ASA) and The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) Nutrition Science Major: Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). Physics Major: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
Biomedical science students at RMIT have access to the award-winning $32-million biosciences building at the Bundoora campus, which is at the centre of the biomedical science courses. The building features cutting-edge equipment such as a 3D anatomy visualisation and virtual dissection tool.
RMIT's biomedical science programs allow you to specialise in areas such as laboratory medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical research, with opportunities to explore cancer therapy, drug development, stem cell research, and diagnostic pathology.
RMIT prepares biomedical science students for the workforce through industry placements or partnered research projects, ensuring graduates are work-ready. Students also benefit from learning with practising industry professionals and their wealth of industry experience and network of contacts.
Graduates of RMIT biomedical sciences courses can pursue careers as biomedical engineers, healthcare consultants, medical laboratory scientists, medical marketers, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacists, public health administrators, and research scientists.
RMIT considers you a local student if you are a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen, or a person seeking asylum who holds either a temporary protection or humanitarian visa, or a bridging visa linked to a humanitarian, protection, or refugee application. If you do not meet these criteria, you are considered an international student and should contact RMIT for more information.
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