BP229 - Bachelor of Science

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Plan: BP229P7 - Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences)
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences)
Award abbreviation: BSc(AppSc)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: Three years full time
Location: Onshore, City Campus and Bundoora Campus
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 019999
CRICOS code: 056444J

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Purpose of the Program

This Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) allows you to prepare for a career as a scientist in one of the following major specialisations:

  • Biology
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Physics

There are suggested plans for each of these specialisations to ensure that you derive the appropriate depth of understanding for your major field. In addition, you can individualise your program to an extent by taking other science courses offered by the School of Science. This allows you a degree of flexibility to combine a major field of study with a variety of other science courses to help achieve your vocational and academic goals.

The common first year provides a transformative learning experience, 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 that will underpin your future studies and careers. This breadth of experience will enhance your employability and also enable you to make an informed decision about your intended major and/ or any individualisation of your course of study.

This program has two capstone, work integrated learning (WIL) courses: ONPS2335 The Professional Scientist where you work in teams to develop a research proposal and ONPS2186 Science Project 1, where you engage in an independent science project; this may be in an industry or external lab.

Most of the courses in this program are taught face to face at the Melbourne city campus, while some courses are taught at the Bundoora campus, others are delivered online.

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Articulation and pathways

Articulation agreements between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification. The statements below provide you with information about articulation agreements with this program.

Graduates of the RMIT C5362 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) or C5363 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology) are guaranteed entry and will receive credit for 96 credit points into BP229P7 Bachelor of Science (Applied Science). (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points). 

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Entrance requirements

Very Important: This plan is being phased out. 
  
BP229P7 - Bachelor of Science plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 2 2022.

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education, or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English. 

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent. 

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page. 

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External accreditation and industry links

The chemistry specialisation within this program is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

The physics specialisation within this program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).

Graduates of the biology specialisation may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

You have the opportunity to access a wide range of industrial contacts through the extensive research programs within the School, many of which are undertaken in collaboration with external organizations.

This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) which includes external members drawn from diverse external industries and institutions. They provide further opportunities for networking and are a useful link in ensuring that the teaching material and student capabilities remain close to the needs of future external employers.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Resources available from the Library

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to: https://rmit.libguides.com/science

Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT.

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT

RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students

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