BP350 - Bachelor of Science

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Plan: BP350 - Bachelor of Science
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
Award abbreviation: BSci
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 019999
CRICOS code: 110982H

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Purpose of the Program

The Bachelor of Science program prepares you for a career as a scientist in one of the following science majors:

  • Biological Sciences;
  • Biotechnology;
  • Chemistry;
  • Food Science & Technology;
  • Geospatial Science;
  • Mathematics;
  • Nutrition Science;
  • Physics;
  • Statistics.

The common first year courses provide 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.

You can then individualise your program by completing two Majors from a wide range of Science disciplines or specialise in one field of study by completing a major and an advanced minor in one discipline. The latter option allows you to undertake a general minor or university electives, allowing you flexibility to combine a main field of study with another discipline or interest areas to help achieve your vocational and academic goals. The advanced minors give you the opportunity to deepen your learning in your chosen scientific discipline or gain further specialisation and focus within that discipline.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science may have the opportunity to work for diverse range of exciting Industry and government organisations such as, field zoologist/botanist, laboratory chemist/biologist, industrial chemist/microbiologist, genetic engineering, agriculture/aquaculture, fisheries, marine biology, ecotourism, science education and journalism, scientific product marketing, conservation, mapping, statistical modelling, information security, data mining, environment factors modelling, teaching and research positions in relevant areas.

If you are completing a double major in Mathematics and Statistics, you will enrol in capstone courses MATH2196 and MATH2197 Industrial Applications of Mathematics and Statistics 1 & 2. These capstone courses provide you the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned throughout your program as you transition from study to industry. You will participate in a group project or industry placement under the supervision of the teaching team and where applicable under the supervision of a representative from a partner institution or industry. Regular interactions with your supervisor(s) will allow you to obtain technical advice, to construct a milestones plan and get feedback on your progress. You will respond to real world problems using the knowledge and competencies acquired during your program to propose solutions.

For all other Major, Minor and Advanced Minor combinations, you will complete capstone courses, either ONPS2669 Science Project or both ONPS2186 and ONPS2668 Science Project 1 & 2. These capstone courses will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program, and where you will have the opportunity to learn, apply and demonstrate professional science practices while working on projects under the guidance of a professional scientist on projects of interest to industry. Your independent science project may take place in industry or an external lab.

While most courses in the program are delivered on the City campus, other courses are delivered via a combination of predominantly online activities supported by some campus-based activities. Depending on your choice of courses, you may be required to attend the Bundoora campus.

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Articulation and pathways

Articulation

Graduates of the RMIT AD012, AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science will be guaranteed entry into the BP350 Bachelor of Science program and receive credit to a value of 96 credit points (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points)

Successful completion of AD012, AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science (Science option) guarantees entry into:

  • BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biological Science major) with 96 credit points of exemption (equivalent to 1 year full time study)
  • BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology major) with 96 credit points of exemption (equivalent to 1 year full time study)
  • BP350 Bachelor of Science (Food Science & Technology major) with 48 credit points of exemption (equivalent to 0.5 years full time study)

For students who articulate from AD012P24 and do not wish to complete the above majors, credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Successful completion of C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology guarantees entry into:

  • BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biological Science major) with 96 credit points of exemption (equivalent to 1 year full time study)
  • BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology major) with 96 credit points of exemption (equivalent to 1 year full time study)

NB: For agreements where the total value of the credit offered exceeds 1 standard year of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2 years.
For agreements where the total value of the credit offered is 0.5 standard years of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2.5 years.

Pathways

Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program.  As a successful graduate of this program, you may be eligible to apply to various RMIT programs. Acceptance into these programs would be subject to each programs' entry requirements.

If you complete the Bachelor of Science with the minor in Foundations of Teaching, you may gain entry into the BP320P24 Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) or BP320PEC24 Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) with credit.

If you would like to pursue a career in Secondary Education after the completion of your Bachelor of Science, you can apply for further study in MC220 Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education).

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Entrance requirements

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: Maths: General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: 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

Accreditation

This program is not accredited by any external industry or professional body.

Memberships

Graduates completing a major in some of these science areas may be eligible for membership with professional bodies:

Biological Sciences Major and/or Biotechnology Major: The Australian Society of Microbiology (ASM) and The Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) 

Chemistry Major: Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) 

Food Science & Technology Major: Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) 

Mathematics Major and/or Statistics Major: Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), Australian Society For Operations Research (ASOR), the American Statistical Association (ASA) and The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) 

Nutrition Science Major: Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). 

Physics Major: Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) 

Industry Links 

This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) for each of the discipline and major areas. Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers for each of the discipline and major areas.

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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

Library resources and services 

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. 

IT and Wireless 

If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.

In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.

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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