- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4.0F/P
- Campus
- Bundoora (VIC)
- Intl. Tuition
- A$47,040 (2027-28)
- Home Tuition
- A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Science graduates develop analytical and research skills that are highly transferable, entering careers in research, industry, healthcare, government and data science. Many proceed to postgraduate study to specialise further.
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Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 75,976
- Staff Ratio
- 16.0:1
- International
- 50.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 62.0%
- of graduates employed
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Admission notes
- Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation. Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 8 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation. Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 8 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements . Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements . Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants whose highest qualification is Year 12 and are from a low socio-economic status area, for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation. Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements . Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology or Chemistry. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
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Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 75,976
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 16:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 50%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Four seasons
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.5/10
- Transport
- Good (close to station or regional airport)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Total Students75,976
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students50%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 62%
- Employed after graduation
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- Science graduates develop analytical and research skills that are highly transferable, entering careers in research, industry, healthcare, government and data science.
- Many proceed to postgraduate study to specialise further.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Design
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
- Total Programme Cost
- A$188,160
- For full 4.0F/P
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Higher
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Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)A$47,040per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page