Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Honours) is a one-year honours degree offered by RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in the field of Food Science and Biotechnology. It is classified under the broad field of Natural and Physical Sciences and is delivered in English at the Melbourne city campus. The course is designed for students who have completed an eligible bachelor degree in a relevant discipline and wish to undertake advanced study and research in biotechnology.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, VIC

124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on this CRICOS registry page.
The course is a Bachelor Honours Degree (Skills Level 1 qualification).
Delivered in English; English language proficiency requirements are not specified on this page.
The course is not classified as requiring Foundation Studies.
No work component is listed as a requirement.
Prospective students should contact RMIT International Admissions (intladmissions@rmit.edu.au) or phone 03 9925 5148 for detailed entry requirements.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Honours) at RMIT?

The course has a duration of 52 weeks (approximately one year), as listed on the CRICOS registry.

What is the tuition fee for this honours degree?

The tuition fee is AUD $44,160, with a non-tuition fee of AUD $373, making the estimated total course cost AUD $44,533.

Where is the course delivered?

The course is delivered at RMIT University's campus located at 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, which is a location owned and operated by the provider.

What is the CRICOS course code for this program?

The CRICOS course code for the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Honours) at RMIT University is 0101486, and the CRICOS provider code for RMIT is 00122A.

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

Based on the CRICOS criteria, the course does not appear to meet all requirements for extended Post-Study Work Rights, as its duration is 52 weeks, which is less than the required 92 weeks minimum for eligibility.

Who should international students contact for admissions enquiries?

International students can contact RMIT's International Admissions Manager, Amm Jones, by phone at 03 9925 5148 or by email at intladmissions@rmit.edu.au. The institution's postal address is GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria 3001.

Application

How to Apply

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Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

BioinformaticianComputational BiologistGenomics Data AnalystResearch Scientist (Bioinformatics)Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Key Skills

Genomic data analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipeline developmentProgramming in Python, R, Perl, and Bash for biological data processingStatistical modelling and computational analysis of biological datasetsMachine learning and AI application in genomics and proteomicsDatabase design, management, and querying (SQL and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt)

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