RMIT | Science, Engineering and Health RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication2 Three Broad...

RMIT | Science, Engineering and Health

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Three Broad Directions:

Advanced Technologies

Environment and Sustainability

Health and Wellbeing

Advanced Technologies

Environment and Sustainability

Health and Wellbeing

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School of Applied Sciences

The School is the top research school in RMIT

Strong research performance

Strong industry links with industries and international

institutions.

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School of Applied Sciences

• Incorporates disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

• Convergence of the basic sciences of the new century for

new discoveries and innovative research in biotechnology,

nanotechnology, food science and technology

• Science at RMIT is all about providing practical solutions to

real world problems.

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Science Programs

• Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)

• Biotechnology

• Food Science & Technology

• Environmental Science

• Bachelor of Environmental Science

• Double Degrees with Engineering

• Occupational Health and Safety

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Our Science graduates

• Our graduates are creative, skilled and highly employable

• We provide our students with flexibility in choice of disciplines

with industry relevant experience.

• Study with leading researchers in state-of-the-art facilities

• Our graduates are equipped with portable skills that can take

them anywhere in the world.

School of Applied Sciences

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• Provides breadth of offerings that integrate basic

and applied sciences to provide a fertile ground

for new discoveries and innovative research

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Science Programs

• Single bachelor degrees

• Double bachelor degrees

• Honour degrees

• Master by coursework, graduate diploma and graduate certificate

• Master by research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Pathways to ScienceThe School has a number of articulation agreements with international institutions to complete the degree in Science at RMIT from

► Foundation Studies

► Diplomas

► Advanced Diplomas

► Associate Degrees

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Master of Biotechnology

• MC111- Generic stream

• MC154- Clinical microbiology

• MC155- Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology

• MC156- Food Microbiology

• MC157- Food Science and Technology

Very popular suite of programs. International cohort from approximately 25 countries

• Two years full time. Part scholarships available based on application

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• Students have the possibility of undertaking the following (given good grades)

1. Research project (36 cp + 12 cp research methods). Successful completion allows direct entry to PhD

2. Work experience (48 cp). We have a large network of employers in the food, medical and Biotech industries. Leads to employment (yes, many companies employ our work experience students on completion)

Master of Biotechnology

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Entrance requirements

• A degree in science. Some microbiology is preferred (and essential for MC154 and MC156)

• An average of 60 % in the undergraduate degree (may be higher in some international markets)

• IELTS of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 for international students

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Biotechnology laboratories

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Microbiology Classes

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Fermentation Laboratory

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Microarray Printer

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Plant Biotechnology Laboratory

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Electron microscopy

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Electron microscopy

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Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility

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Electron microscopy classes

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How we learn science

Focus on team learning and problem solving

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Learning science made easy

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Learning Science made easy

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Blended learning – combining laboratory with face-to-face instruction and computer-mediated instruction

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Ancillary equipment can be networked

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Broad Directions:

Biotechnology

Material sciences

Advanced Technologies

Environment and Sustainability

Research in School of Applied Sciences

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RMIT | Research in Sciences

Environment & Sustainabilityo Sustainable Production Systemso use of crop residues as biomass for large scale biofuel production

o Food Science & Nutrition 

o Diagnostics, Vaccines and Therapeutics

o Assessment, Monitoring & Remediation

Molecular & Material Technologies o Industrial chemistry

o Separation, Isolation, Analysis Technologies 

o Surface & Structure & Material Sciences 

o Material Modelling 

o Advanced Materials

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Molecular science Investigating quality aspects of food and medicinal

plants using molecular tools DNA fingerprinting of herbal plants Environment

Food Detection of the genes responsible for flavour

development (using micro arrays)

Vaccines, crops, antibiotics Development of vaccines Clinical trials for vaccines Development of toxin molecules as therapeutic

agent

RMIT | Biotechnology Research

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Advanced Materials Research

• Minerals characterisation,

nanocomposites, polymeric materials

and nanomixtures

• Synthesis of complex minerals

• Electronic behaviour of graphene

nanostructures

Applications:

• Sensing-Hg sensing project,

• Catalysis- pollutant treatment

• Waste recycling and treatment

• Polymer processing

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Environmental Change Research

• Geophysics

• Marine Ecology and Environmental Science

• Ecotoxicology

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Interfaces, Soft Condensed Matter and Nanostructures Research

• Atomistic computer simulation

• Quantum mechanics

• Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics

• Mesoscopic simulation methods

• Electron microscopy and microanalysis

• Cathodic arc plasma deposition

• X-ray, neutron and light scattering

• Soft Condensed Matter and Biological Physics

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Environmental Biology & Ecotoxicology Research

Interdisciplinary study of toxicants in the environment. It involves the interaction, transformation and effect on biological systems, of natural and synthetic chemicals in the environment

Microbial ecology of aquatic biofilms Physical-biological interactions in marine ecology, ecological

effects of water flow Ecotoxicology of heavy metals, pesticides and organics in fish and

invertebrates

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RMIT | Plant biotechnology

• Molecular biology and biotechnology of plants

• Plant tissue culture and transformation

• Plant pathology (viral, bacterial, animal, fungal)

• Plant-microorganism interactions: molecular and physiological approaches to nitrogen fixation and mycorrhizae

• Plant breading (developing molecular markers for crop improvement and disease resistance)

• Conservation and environmental research

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BIOCATALYSIS

VACCINE DELIVERY

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DRUG-DELIVERY PLATFORM

Polymer Nanocapsules for Multiple Applications

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RMIT | Molecular Engineering Research

• Modelling of an enterovirus, with 3.6 millions atoms, using Blue Gene - the largest molecular simulation in Australia

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• Protein expression, structure and function

• Development of therapeutic proteins

• Identifying candidates for poultry vaccines

• Development of vaccines for parasites

• Expression of recombinant proteins in various systems

• DNA and vectored vaccines

Protein Engineering Research

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Colorbond® Coatings Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage

Adhesion of solids (HBI)Novel Polymer Hybrids

Computational Modelling of Materials Research

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Industrial Carbons

Liquid Crystal Polymers

Amorphous NanoporousProteins on surfaces

Computational Modelling of Materials Research

Thank You

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