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RMIT University

In this course student will be learning from leading researchers in this field and will have the chance to do work experience in research laboratories along with plenty of hands-on experience. As a graduate student could be involved in applying the latest technologies and techniques in molecular biology and genetics to solve a range of problems like diagnosing genes that cause cancer, making crops and livestock less vulnerable to disease and making food safer. Since 1986 RMITs biotechnology degree has been Australias leader in the field with specialist practical classes and hands-on work experience in research laboratories.
Higher Mathematics or VCE Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics.
The major study inculcates applying of latest technologies and techniques in molecular biology and genetics to solve a range of problems like diagnosing genes that cause cancer, making crops and livestock less vulnerable to disease and making food safer.
Student must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65%. For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12, see the Entry requirements by country web page.Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Depending on streams chosen in third year, this program may qualify graduates for professional membership of scientific societies like the Australian Institute of Biology, the Australian Society for Microbiology and the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The program is internationally recognised and many RMIT graduates are employed overseas.
Graduates are currently employed in research, diagnosis and technique development in public institutions (CSIRO, AQIS, Police Forensics, research institutes for human, animal and crop health, biosecurity, universities, hospitals) and in private industry (fermentation, food, biotechnology, cell products, vaccines, e.g. CSL).With their industry experience under their belt, graduates have become statewide and national leaders and have been involved in exciting projects like the sequencing of the human genome as well as start up their own companies.
3 years full-time or part-time study may be available, International student visa holders can only s