Master of Science (Applied Biology and Biotechnology)

Develop your advanced research skills and contribute to new developments in biomedical sciences. We have a multidisciplinary research base that offers opportunities to conduct biomedical research in a range of areas. RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.We have industry partnerships with organisations and companies such as Macfarlane Burnet Institute, Nocturne, Scotts Australia, Biomass Conversion Technologies, Bioproperties, the CSIRO and Prince Henry's Institute.You are encouraged to participate in activities offered by the university, College and School according to your needs and interests. This master's degree may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisors prior to application.A masters degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD and employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate organisations.

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: