Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science

RMIT has an award-winning $32-million biosciences building at its Bundoora campus, which is at the centre of its biomedical science courses. Students can learn to use cutting-edge equipment such as a 3D anatomy visualisation and virtual dissection tool.

Graduates can pursue careers in roles such as biomedical engineer, healthcare consultant, medical laboratory scientist, medical marketer, pharmaceutical scientist, pharmacist, public health administrator, and research scientist, with opportunities in areas such as cancer therapy, drug development, stem cell research, and diagnostic pathology.

Yes, RMIT prepares students to graduate work-ready through industry placements or partnered research projects, and students also benefit from learning from practising industry professionals and their network of contacts.

RMIT's biomedical science programs allow students to specialise in areas such as laboratory medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, and biomedical research, with related courses also available in laboratory medicine and pharmaceutical sciences.

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 are intending to study on a student visa or do not meet these criteria, you are considered an international student.