AD012 - Associate Degree in Applied Science
Plan: AD012 - Associate Degree in Applied Science
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Associate Degree in Applied Science
Award abbreviation: AssocDegAppSc
Total credit points: 192
Career: UGRD
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters) Full Time 4 Years (8 semesters) Part Time
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
ASCED code: 019999
CRICOS code: 071869C
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The main objective of the Program is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your employability in the Biotechnology & Biomedical industries which are undergoing rapid technological advancements worldwide. On completion of the Program, you will be qualified for employment at a technical or paraprofessional level in a range of public and private organisations.
It will also provide you with an alternative and practical pathway into a range of undergraduate degree programs with advanced standing. This is in response to the Federal Government's initiative to increase the proportion of the Australian adult population with undergraduate degrees by providing improved access and also provides an alternative pathway for International students from Foundation Studies programs.
In the final year, you will undertake a capstone experience in the course ONPS2432 Professional Practice in Applied Science in which you will participate in workshops that will prepare you for your 10-20 days work placement in a relevant organisation. RMIT will organise this work placement for you.This will enable you to apply the broad range of technical and employability skills that you have acquired during the course of your studies in an actual workplace.
The program is delivered on campus at the RMIT City campus. It requires attendance at classes and is delivered in face-to-face mode, supported by a number of blended learning activities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of the C4397 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques guarantees entry into AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science.
Successful completion of AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science guarantees entry into the following degree program plans:
- BP350 Bachelor of Science with 96 credit points of exemption
- BP199P23 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition with 84 credit points of exemption
- BP231P23 Bachelor of Biomedical Science with 108 credit points of exemption
- BH129 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) with 108 credit points of exemption
- BP311P23 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences with minimum 96 credit points of exemption
- BH102 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) with 84 credit points of exemption
For more information on these pathways, the credits that will be granted and any conditions that apply, refer to the destination program guides.
Top of pageEntrance 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 the following website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/country-equivalency
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the following website https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements/english-language-proficiency-tests
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not accreditated, however RMIT has extensive links with relevant industries through its Industry Advisory Committees. Industry Advisory members currently work at Austin Health, Monash Health, CSL Behring, Melbourne IVF & Victorian Cancer Biobank. They bring a wealth of current industry information and standards to the program and your learning.
Top of pageStudent 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.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Resources available from the Library
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/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.
There are also specific subject guides available on the library website that will point you to a variety of resources available in the Library and those available online, including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. Guides that you may find useful include https://rmit.libguides.com/Biotechnology-and-Biological-Sciences, Human Anatomy & Physiology https://rmit.libguides.com/anatomy and Laboratory Medicine
Computer laboratories with printing facilities are available in the School for students to use at any time that classes are not scheduled. Access to these is available through the School Office in Building 51, Level 6 during normal office hours.
There are a number of specialised simulated workplace laboratories that you will be trained to work in. These include
Chemistry Laboratory which has, in addition to routine equipment, specialised chromatography and spectrophotometry equipment as used in Biotechnology applications. There is also a new Touch Screen Analyser to perform "Point of Care" blood testing, the latest development in clinical diagnostic testing and an Autoanalyser that can perform a wide range of biochemical tests.
PC2 Containment Laboratory thatis used for all of your microbiology, tissue culture and moloecular biology laboratory work. It is equipped with two Biosafety cabinets, equipment for the isolation, purification and manipulation of DNA in addition to routine microbiology equipment. There is also a new digital fluorescence imaging system for examination of a wide range of cells and tissues.
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