RMIT | Science, Engineering and Health RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication2 Three Broad Directions: Advanced Technologies Environment and Sustainability Health and Wellbeing Advanced Technologies Environment and Sustainability Health and Wellbeing

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication3 School of Applied Sciences The School is the top research school in RMIT Strong research performance Strong industry links with industries and international institutions.

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication4 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.

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication5 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication6 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 RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication7 Provides breadth of offerings that integrate basic and applied sciences to provide a fertile ground for new discoveries and innovative research

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication8 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)

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication9 Pathways to Science The 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication10 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication11 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication12 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication13 Biotechnology laboratories

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication14 Microbiology Classes

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication15 Fermentation Laboratory

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication16 Microarray Printer

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication17 Plant Biotechnology Laboratory

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication18 Electron microscopy

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication19 Electron microscopy

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication20 Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication21 Electron microscopy classes

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication22 How we learn science Focus on team learning and problem solving

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication23 Learning science made easy

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication24 Learning Science made easy

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication25 Blended learning – combining laboratory with face- to-face instruction and computer-mediated instruction

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication26 Ancillary equipment can be networked

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication27 Broad Directions: Biotechnology Material sciences Advanced Technologies Environment and Sustainability Research in School of Applied Sciences

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication28 RMIT | Research in Sciences Environment & Sustainability o Sustainable Production Systems o 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication29 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication30 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication31 Environmental Change Research Geophysics Marine Ecology and Environmental Science Ecotoxicology

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication32 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication33 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication34 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication35 BIOCATALYSIS VACCINE DELIVERY MULTIFUNCTIONAL DRUG-DELIVERY PLATFORM Polymer Nanocapsules for Multiple Applications

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication36 RMIT | Molecular Engineering Research Modelling of an enterovirus, with 3.6 millions atoms, using Blue Gene - the largest molecular simulation in Australia

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication37 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

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication38 Colorbond® Coatings Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage Adhesion of solids (HBI) Novel Polymer Hybrids Computational Modelling of Materials Research

RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication39 Industrial Carbons Liquid Crystal Polymers Amorphous Nanoporous Proteins on surfaces Computational Modelling of Materials Research

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