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BP350 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Science

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
70
Full time
3 years
Part time
6 years
Credit points
—
Campus
Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

RMIT's Bachelor of Science offers you the flexibility and choice to complete a degree tailored to your interests.

Tailor your science degree to your interests and career goals. Study biotechnology, chemistry, food science, maths, physics and statistics. Learn more.

Course structure

Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.

Year One of Program

36 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 36 credit points from the following: AND ( Complete 12 credit points from the following: OR For students completing a Major in Physics, Mathematics and/or Statistics, complete 12 credit points from the following: ) AND Complete 48 credit points from your Selected Combination. Your Selected Combination

  • ONPS2700Data for a Scientific World12 cp
  • ONPS2701Physical Sciences in Action12 cp
  • ONPS2699The World of Life Sciences12 cp
  • MATH2443A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists12 cp
  • MATH2469A Calculus Toolbox for Scientists12 cp

Year Two of Program

96 cp

Complete 96 credit points from your Selected Combination. Your Selected Combination

Year Three of Program

24 cp

( Complete 24 credit points from the following: OR Complete 24 credit points from the following: OR Complete 24 credit points from the following: OR For students completing a double major in Mathematics and Statistics, complete 24 credit points from the following: For students completing a double major in Mathematics and Statistics ) AND Complete 48 credit points from your Selected Combination Your Selected Combination AND ( Complete 24 credit points from any: University Elective OR Complete 12 credit points from any University Elective AND complete 12 credit points from any Science Option Course 12 credit points from any University Elective AND complete 12 credit points from any Science Option Course OR Complete 24 credit points from any Science Option courses Any Science Option courses )

  • ONPS2543Science Work Experience 112 cp
  • MATH2196Industrial Applications of Mathematics and Statistics 112 cp
  • MATH2197Industrial Applications of Mathematics and Statistics 212 cp

Program Science Options:

24 cp

Science Option courses include: Notes: Complete 24 credit points from the following:

  • ONPS2543Science Work Experience 112 cp
  • ONPS2662Science Work Experience24 cp
  • GEOM2163Geospatial Science Project 112 cp
  • GEOM2164Geospatial Science Project 212 cp
  • MATH2196Industrial Applications of Mathematics and Statistics 112 cp
  • MATH2197Industrial Applications of Mathematics and Statistics 212 cp

Major: Biological Sciences

Major: Biotechnology

  • BIOL2547Plant and Animal Biology12 cp
  • BIOL2577Genomics and Gene Technologies12 cp
  • BIOL2535Proteomics and Designer Proteins12 cp
  • BIOL2536Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology12 cp
  • BIOL2537Medical Biotechnology12 cp

Major: Chemistry

Major: Food Science & Technology

  • ONPS2555Introduction to Microbiology for Food and Nutrition12 cp
  • ONPS2720Food Processing Technology12 cp
  • ONPS2113Food Microbiology12 cp
  • ONPS2554Food Manufacturing Animal Products12 cp
  • ONPS2558Food Packaging and Labelling12 cp
  • ONPS2721Food Safety Analysis12 cp

Major: Geospatial Science

  • GEOM2083Applied Geospatial Techniques12 cp
  • GEOM2077Mapping The World12 cp
  • GEOM1033Spatial Information Science Fundamentals12 cp
  • GEOM2159Geospatial Programming12 cp
  • GEOM2084Earth Observation Science12 cp
  • MATH2163Mathematics for Surveying and Geomatics A12 cp
  • GEOM2166Spatial Thinking12 cp
  • GEOM2138Cloud-based open-source GIS12 cp

Major: Mathematics

  • MATH2138Modelling with Differential Equations12 cp
  • MATH2311Advanced Linear Algebra with Vector Calculus12 cp
  • MATH1150Discrete Mathematics12 cp
  • MATH2055Optimisation for Decision Making12 cp
  • MATH2312Complex Networks12 cp
  • MATH2150Real Analysis12 cp
  • MATH2148Algebra for Information Security12 cp

Major: Nutrition Science

AND

  • ONPS2722Nutritional Physiology12 cp
  • OHTH2068Nutrition, Health and Disease12 cp
  • ONPS2520Human Sensory Evaluation12 cp
  • ONPS2723Plant Processing for Nutrition and Health12 cp
  • BIOL1177Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 112 cp

Major: Physics

Major: Statistics

Generalist Minor List

List of Generalist Minors:

Minor: Biosciences

Minor: Chemistry

Minor: Design & Develop for Apple Platform

  • COSC3099UI and UX for Apple Platform12 cp
  • COSC3100Getting Started with iOS App Development12 cp
  • COSC3101Human-Centred Development with Apple Platform Technologies12 cp
  • COSC3102Apple Platform Project12 cp

Minor: Digital Innovation

Minor: Environmental Science

Minor: Food Science

  • ONPS2555Introduction to Microbiology for Food and Nutrition12 cp
  • ONPS2720Food Processing Technology12 cp
  • ONPS2113Food Microbiology12 cp

Minor: Foundations in Sustainability

AND

  • ENVI1153Sustainable Futures12 cp
  • ENVI1211The Science of Climate and Biodiversity12 cp
  • ENVI1049Environmental Management and Assessment12 cp
  • ENVI1048Building Relationships with Country12 cp
  • ENVI1137Communicating Sustainability12 cp
  • ECON1259Development Economics12 cp
  • PHYS2066Energy and Earth's Environment12 cp
  • ENVI1179Environmental Policy Project12 cp

Minor: Foundations in Teaching

  • TCHE2624Introduction to the teaching profession12 cp
  • TCHE2702Inclusive Teaching12 cp
  • TCHE2701Student and Teacher Well-being12 cp
  • TCHE2456Engaging with Indigenous Perspectives for Responsible Teaching Practice12 cp

Minor: Geospatial Science

  • GEOM2083Applied Geospatial Techniques12 cp
  • GEOM2077Mapping The World12 cp
  • GEOM1033Spatial Information Science Fundamentals12 cp
  • GEOM2159Geospatial Programming12 cp

Minor: Mathematics

  • MATH2311Advanced Linear Algebra with Vector Calculus12 cp
  • MATH1150Discrete Mathematics12 cp
  • MATH2138Modelling with Differential Equations12 cp

Minor: Nutrition Science

Minor: Physics

  • PHYS1046Mechanics and Thermodynamics12 cp
  • PHYS2189Introduction to Electromagnetism and Optics12 cp
  • PHYS2179Materials Physics12 cp
  • PHYS2178Classical & Quantum Mechanics12 cp

Minor: CHI: Connected Healthcare & Innovation

AND

  • REHA2284Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12 cp
  • BIOL2585Wearable Technologies in Health12 cp
  • BESC1571Integrated Virtual Care12 cp

Minor: Statistics

AND

Minor: Artificial Intelligence in Practice

AND

  • COSC3156Generative AI (GenAI) in Practice: Tools and Methods12 cp
  • COSC3157Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Industry Project12 cp
  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC2673Machine Learning12 cp
  • MATH2305Applied Bayesian Statistics12 cp
  • BIOL2585Wearable Technologies in Health12 cp
  • REHA2284Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12 cp
  • EEET1416Digital Signal Processing for Communication Engineering12 cp
  • EEET2169Image Processing12 cp
  • EEET2171Intelligent Systems12 cp
  • OART1118AI for Creative Practice12 cp
  • COSC2785Fashion AI12 cp
  • INTE2687Digital Fluency12 cp

Minor: Regenerative Futures

AND

  • ENVI1241Regenerative Fundamentals12 cp
  • ENVI1242Regenerative Challenge12 cp
  • ENVI1243Systems Thinking for Sustainable Futures6 cp
  • ENVI1244Eco-Literacy6 cp
  • ENVI1245Regenerative Design6 cp
  • ECON1629Regenerative Value Systems6 cp
  • HWSS2262Social Equity and Regeneration6 cp
  • BUSM2779Regenerative Business Models6 cp
  • ECON1630Design for the Circular Economy6 cp
  • COSC3158AI Ethics for Sustainable Futures6 cp
  • ENVI1246Regenerative Design for Built Environment6 cp
  • PERF2076Storytelling for Speculative Futures6 cp
  • PROC2131Biomaterials and Biofabrication6 cp
  • COMM3024Reimagining Futures in Media and Culture6 cp
  • ENVI1247Regenerative Supply Chain Management6 cp
  • EMPL1008Linking Life and Learning6 cp
  • BUSM2777Leading Regenerative Action6 cp
  • ENVI1248Regenerative Futures Incubator6 cp
  • ENVI1249Reworlding for Creative Place Keeping6 cp
  • HUSO2459Planetary Pedagogies and Civics6 cp

Advanced Minor List

Your Advanced Minor must correspond/relate to your chosen Major. List of Advanced Minors:

Minor: Advanced Chemistry

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Chemistry Major.

  • CHEM1042Specialised Chemistry Laboratory12 cp
  • CHEM1317Nanomaterials for Energy12 cp
  • CHEM1068Advanced Topics in Chemistry12 cp
  • CHEM1080Advanced Instrumental Analysis and Spectroscopy12 cp

Minor: Environmental Biology & Ecosystems

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Biological Sciences Major

Minor: Biotechnology

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Biological Sciences Major

  • BIOL2577Genomics and Gene Technologies12 cp
  • BIOL2535Proteomics and Designer Proteins12 cp
  • BIOL2536Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology12 cp
  • BIOL2537Medical Biotechnology12 cp

Minor: Environmental & Analytical Chemistry

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Chemistry Major.

  • CHEM1315Environmental Analysis in Action12 cp
  • CHEM1316Environmental and Chemical Analysis12 cp
  • CHEM1085Environmental Analytical and Soil Chemistry12 cp
  • CHEM1054Instrumental and Environmental Analysis12 cp

Minor: Advanced Geospatial Studies

  • GEOM2088Surveying Fundamentals12 cp
  • AERO2481Unmanned Aerial System Operations12 cp
  • GEOM2086Advanced Imaging Technology12 cp
  • GEOM2162Statistics and Measurement Analysis12 cp

Minor: Advanced Geospatial Systems

Note: This is an advanced minor for Geospatial Major.

Minor: Molecular Biotechnology

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Biotechnology Major.

Minor: Biodiversity & Ecology

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Biotechnology Major.

Minor: Advanced Physics

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Physics Major

Minor: Space Science

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Physics Major.

Minor: Advanced Statistics

48 cp

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Statistics Major. Complete exactly 48 credit points from the following:

Minor: Advanced Mathematics

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Mathematics Major.

Minor: Cryptography

Note: This is an advanced minor for the Mathematics and Statistics Majors.

  • MATH1150Discrete Mathematics12 cp
  • INTE2090Coding for Cyber Communication12 cp
  • INTE2035Cryptography for Cyber Security12 cp
  • INTE1224Frontiers of Applied Cryptography12 cp
  • INTE1220Introduction to Information Security12 cp

Careers

  • Academic research and further study
  • Analytical laboratories
  • Environmental, biodiversity, conservation science
  • Education, including schools and TAFE
  • Government agencies and laboratories
  • Health and biomedical laboratories
  • Industry and technology, including agriculture, biotechnology, chemical, data science, food and water
  • Not for profit institutions and charities
  • Science communication and education
  • Sustainable development
  • Technical sales