皇家墨爾本理工大學(xué)

This selective-entry, research-oriented honours degree is designed for highly-motivated students who want hands-on involvement in research projects.

As an honours student, you have the opportunity to engage with research groups and provide support for their projects. It’s also a pathway into higher degrees by research, such as a PhD.

Why study science at RMIT?

RMIT’s applied science degrees give you the flexibility and freedom to shape your own path and explore a broad range of scientific disciplines.
Studying with leading researchers in state-of-the-art facilities means the skills you gain can take you anywhere in the world.
You’ll go beyond the classroom and apply what you’ve learned to real-life problems, gaining hands-on experience working in teams during local and international field studies and excursions.

Electives and program structure

During this course, you'll develop a strong background in the basic knowledge of your major discipline.

Year 1

You’ll study foundation courses in your discipline, and get an introduction to scientific skills and communication.

Year 2

During second year, you’ll take part in the first of two research placements where you will be mentored by a research-active academic. You will also continue to study courses from your chosen major.

Year 3

You will complete the second mentored research placement and study more advanced courses from your chosen major.

You will continue your research focus with a small research project under supervision in Science Project or an equivalent subject, where you may collaborate with an external organisation.

You'll also prepare for the workforce through work-integrated learning opportunities as part of a relevant professional practice subject relevant to your discipline.

Year 4

You will plan and complete a significant research project in your chosen major, under the supervision of a research active academic.

In addition to this, you will undertake advanced coursework and learn the skills to develop a research proposal and carry out experimental design and data analysis.

Career

This degree will provide you with the strong background in your discipline and in research practice needed for success in a higher degree. After graduating, you will also be qualified to work in a research support role in government, industry or academic research laboratories such as CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, Defence Science and Technology and ANSTO. Graduates will be prepared with the research skills and advanced knowledge needed to solve real-world problems.