AD012 - Associate Degree in Applied Science
Plan: AD012P24 - 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 full-time, 4 years part-time
Location: Melbourne 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: 113597D
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Associate Degree in Applied Science provides you with the knowledge and skills for employment in the Bioscience and Biomedicine industries, which are undergoing rapid technological advancements worldwide. On completion of the program, you will be qualified for employment as a laboratory technician or assistant in a range of public and private organisations.
Successful completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Science will provide you with an alternative and practical pathway into a range of undergraduate degree programs with advanced standing.
The Associate Degree in Applied Science provides greater accessibility and opportunity for mature age and alternate pathway students to complete an undergraduate degree, and also provides a pathway for international students, including those articulating from Foundation Studies programs.
Prior to enrolling, you will choose your Program Option in either Science or Biomedicine. Students who select the Science option may continue their studies in Science, and students who select Biomedicine option may continue their studies in Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine.
The AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science provides you with a capstone experience, ONPS2432 Professional Practice in Applied Science, which will give you the opportunity to integrate and apply your program learnings in a minimum of 10 days of work experience in industry under supervision of industry specialists, preparing you to transition into your professional career.
The program is delivered at the RMIT City campus. It requires attendance at laboratory sessions on campus and is supported by a number of blended learning activities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of the following programs guarantees entry into AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science:
- C4397 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- C4411SCI Certificate IV In Tertiary Preparation (Science)
Further Studies:
Successful completion of the AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science guarantees entry into the following programs:
- BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biological Science major) with 96 credit points of exemption
- BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology major) with 96 credit points of exemption
- BP350 Bachelor of Science (Food Science & Technology major) with 48 credit points of exemption
- BP231P23 Bachelor of Biomedical Science with 120 credit points of exemption
- BH129 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) with 156 credit points of exemption
- BP311P23 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences with minimum 108 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
The AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science plan has been discontinued. The final intake will be Semester 1, 2023.
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 Country equivalency web page.
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 English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not accredited, 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
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.
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.
You can 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University 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 learners can gain support and encouragement from the Ngarara William Centre. Ngarara Willim means ‘gathering place’ in the language of the Wurundjeri, the traditional custodians of the land where RMIT stands. Staff can assist learners to engage and re-engage with education. They offer ongoing guidance with study, living and cultural needs.
If you require assistance with your study and other matter you can access Ngarara Willim Centre: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous/facilities
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/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 Applied Science: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, Human Anatomy & Physiology, 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.
Chemistry Laboratory which has, in addition to routine equipment, specialised chromatography and spectrophotometry equipments, a Trans-Blot Turbo apparatus for rapid protein transfer to membrane, SDS-PAGE equipment and western blots for protein electrophoresis , a Gel doc for visualizing stained DNA gels, thermocycler for PCR and a touch screen analyser to perform automated full blood count used for routine clinical diagnostic testing.
PC2 Containment Laboratory that is used for all of your microbiology, tissue culture and molecular 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. In addition there is an automated cell counter, a digital fluorescence imaging system and inverted microscopes for live cell observations.
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