Associate Degree in Applied Science

The Associate Degree in Applied Science provides an entry point to the biomedical science and biotechnology industries, where technological changes are creating new opportunities.

This hands-on program boasts a significant amount of time spent in laboratory classes. You will be in small practical groups that support more interaction with your teachers and classmates, building a team-based working environment.

On completion, you’ll be qualified for employment at a technical or paraprofessional level in a range of public and private laboratories.

This degree provides broad-based training for a technical career in diagnostics, medical research, veterinary, biological research, biotechnology or chemical and food testing laboratories.

We ensure our qualifications meet the current needs of industry through our industry advisory committees. These include the Laboratory Medicine Program Advisory Committee and the Biosciences Program Advisory Committee. There are representatives from organisations such as the Austin Health, Monash Health, Royal Women’s Hospital and Western Health.

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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