Course Overview

About This Course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology & Biotechnology) is a doctoral-level research degree offered by RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in the field of Biological Sciences. The program is conducted in English over 208 weeks and is available at campuses in Bundoora and Melbourne, Victoria.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Bundoora Campus, Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on this page. Please contact RMIT University's International Admissions Manager for detailed entry criteria.
Course language: English
Foundation Studies required: No

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology & Biotechnology) at RMIT University take to complete?

The Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology & Biotechnology) at RMIT University has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years).

Where is the Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology & Biotechnology) offered?

The program is offered at two RMIT University locations: the Bundoora Campus on Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083, and the city campus at 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne.

What are the estimated fees for the Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology & Biotechnology)?

The estimated total course cost is AU$174,292, comprising a tuition fee of AU$172,800 and a non-tuition fee of AU$1,492.

What field of education does this doctoral program fall under?

The Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology & Biotechnology) falls under the broad field of Natural and Physical Sciences, with a narrow field of Biological Sciences (Field of Education code: 010900 — Biological Sciences, n.f.d.).

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

To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being in 'Registered' status, being a Skills Level 1 Qualification (such as a PhD), having a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and having its narrow Field of Education align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. This course has a duration of 208 weeks and is a doctoral degree, so it may meet several of these criteria, but eligibility is reviewed yearly. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for confirmation.

Application

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Course Snapshot

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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