ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Different levels of study at RMIT allows you to explore more

than one way of getting the qualification you want.
Associate degrees provide an excellent education pathway towards further qualifications. Students can
undertake an associate degree as a standalone qualification or obtain credit towards a related bachelor degree.
Successful completion Duration Leads to
of an associate degree in
Applied Science
(Food Science stream)
Applied Science
(Biomedical sciences
stream)
Business
Design (Furniture)
Engineering Technology
(Civil Engineering)
Engineering Technology
(Mechanical)
Engineering Technology
(Electrical/Electronics)
Engineering Technology
(Network Engineering)
Fashion and Textiles
Merchandising
Information Technology
Additional Providing a career in
duration
2 years Bachelor of Science 1 year Food technology, product development, food manufacturing,
(Food Science and Nutrition) nutrition
2 years Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 1 year Medical or agricultural research, forensics
Bachelor of Science (Applied Science) 1 year Wide range of science areas depending on the area of study
Bachelor of Applied Science 3 years Medical science, pathology laboratory testing
(Laboratory Medicine)
Bachelor of Science 3 years Research and development of drugs, toxicity testing of
(Pharmaceutical Science) drugs for safety purposes, clinical (human) trials of drugs and
pharmaceutical products, drug regulations and associated
Bachelor of Biomedical Science 2 year Medical or agricultural research, forensics, analytical science,
product development, sales
2 years Bachelor of Business Management 1 year Business administration
2 years Bachelor of Industrial Design 2 years Furniture design, technology and development
2 years Bachelor of Engineering 2 years Civil engineer, project manager, CAD draftsperson, engineering
(Civil and Infrastructure)
2 years Bachelor of Engineering: 2 years Aerospace manufacturing, aircraft systems engineering,
»» Aerospace Engineering engineering, manufacturing, or mechanical design and
»» Automotive Engineering engineering
»» Mechanical Engineering
2 years Bachelor of Engineering: 2 years Computer design and manufacture, electrical design,
»» Computer and Network Engineering electronic communications, electronic design, engineering
»» Electrical Engineering management consultancy, mechanical design and engineering
or microprocessor programming
»» Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2 years Bachelor of Engineering 2 years Computer design and manufacture, computer systems,
(Computer and Network Engineering) engineering, IP telephony specialist, network design, network
maintenance, network management, network security specialist
or network systems analyst
2 years Bachelor of Applied Science 1 year Brand management in fashion, merchandise analysis,
(Fashion and Textiles Merchandising) merchandising planning, product development, product
management, range coordination, retail management
2 years Bachelor of Information Technology 1 year Computer systems, IP telephony specialist, computer
programming, database administration, network and system
administration or technical support

Further information
Associate degree quick facts
RMIT University
»» Direct entry into a relevant bachelor degree which is professionally International Services
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»» Smaller class sizes offering greater interaction with academic staff Building 22, City campus
»» English language entrance requirement: 330 Swanston Street
IELTS—6.0+ (no individual band less than 5.5) or Melbourne VIC 3000
TOEFL paper based—550+ (TWE 4.0+) or Australia
Internet based overall score 79, minimum 19 in all sections. Tel. +61 3 9925 5156
Fax: +61 3 9663 6925
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