Applied science

Applied science

RMIT's applied science courses give you the flexibility and freedom to shape your own path, offering the opportunity to explore a broad range of scientific disciplines at all levels of study.

RMIT's applied science courses give you the flexibility and freedom to shape your own path, offering the opportunity to explore a broad range of scientific disciplines at all levels of study.

RMIT's applied science courses give you the flexibility and freedom to shape your own path, offering the opportunity to explore a broad range of scientific disciplines at all levels of study.

Our courses allow you to focus on biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, geospatial science, mathematics and statistics or specialise in areas like environmental science, space science, food technology and nutrition, and surveying. Studying with leading researchers in state-of-the-art facilities means the skills you gain can take you anywhere in the world.

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Associate Degree in Applied ScienceAssociate Degree in Applied ScienceUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CityATAR Various* 2025 Guaranteed ATAR 40.00See admissions
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Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of ScienceUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CityATAR 70.10* Guaranteed Pathway 71.20* 2025 Guaranteed ATAR 70.00See admissions
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science (Honours)Undergraduate degreeMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Undergraduate Certificate in Applied ScienceUndergraduate Certificate in Applied ScienceUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CityNot availableNot applicable
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Graduate Certificate in AnalyticsGraduate Certificate in AnalyticsPostgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable*Not applicable
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Graduate Certificate in BiotechnologyGraduate Certificate in BiotechnologyPostgraduate study Bundoora, OnlineNot applicable*Not applicable
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Graduate Certificate in Food Science and TechnologyGraduate Certificate in Food Science and TechnologyPostgraduate study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*Not applicable
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Graduate Certificate in Geospatial ScienceGraduate Certificate in Geospatial SciencePostgraduate study Melbourne City, OnlineNot applicable*Not applicable
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Master of AnalyticsMaster of AnalyticsPostgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)Postgraduate study BundooraNot applicable*Not applicable
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Master of BiotechnologyMaster of BiotechnologyPostgraduate study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Food Science and TechnologyMaster of Food Science and TechnologyPostgraduate study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Geospatial ScienceMaster of Geospatial SciencePostgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Medical PhysicsMaster of Medical PhysicsPostgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Statistics and Operations ResearchMaster of Statistics and Operations ResearchPostgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Applied Science (Health & Medical Physics)Master of Applied Science (Health & Medical Physics)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Applied Biology & Biotechnology)Master of Science (Applied Biology & Biotechnology)Research programsBundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Applied Chemistry)Master of Science (Applied Chemistry)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Applied Physics)Master of Science (Applied Physics)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Food Science)Master of Science (Food Science)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Geospatial Sciences)Master of Science (Geospatial Sciences)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences)Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Applied Biology & Biotechnology)PhD (Applied Biology & Biotechnology)Research programsBundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Applied Chemistry)PhD (Applied Chemistry)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Applied Physics)PhD (Applied Physics)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Food Science)PhD (Food Science)Research programsMelbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Geospatial Sciences)PhD (Geospatial Sciences)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Mathematical Sciences)PhD (Mathematical Sciences)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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