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 recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Prerequisites
Mathematics; or
VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematics (any) with study scores of at least 20.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 60 (with minimum of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 50 (with no communication band less than 42)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component.
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.
What you will study
Gain core laboratory and science skills for a range of professional roles or receive advanced standing in a bachelor degree.
CRICOS Code: 071869C
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Semester One - Complete all of the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Scientific Research Skills
Chemistry
Biological Principles
Anatomy and Physiology
ANDSemester Two - Complete all of the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Biochemical Principles
Health and Nutrition
Introduction to Genetics and Microbiology
Introduction to Medical Science
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Microbiology (AD)
Data Analysis (AD)
Cell Biology and Tissue Culture
Molecular Biology and Genetics
ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title
Biochemistry
Applied Microbiology
Professional Practice in Applied Science
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title
Medicines, Drugs and Poisons
Essentials of Health Care Practice
Further study
When you successfully complete the Associate Degree in Applied Science you are guaranteed entry in the following programs with credit:
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) – you will receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points)
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences – you will receive two semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 120 credit points)
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences – you will receive two semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 120 credit points). To be eligible, you must also complete the prerequisite course ONPS2164 Medicines, Drugs and Poisons as part of your study in the Associate Degree in Applied Science
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) – you will receive one semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 84 credit points). To be eligible, you must also complete the pre-requisite course PHAR1033 Essentials of Health Care Practice as part of your study in the Associate Degree in Applied Science
On completion you'll be qualified for employment at a technical or paraprofessional level in a range of public and private laboratories.
This degree 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 qualifications meet the current needs of industry through our industry advisory committees. These include the Laboratory Medicine Program Advisory Committee and the Biosciences Program Advisory Committee. There are representatives from organisations such as the Austin Health, Monash Health, CSL-Behring, Cancer Council and Melbourne IVF.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
