Foundation Studies - Engineering and Science (FS022SES) (108492M) + Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology + Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BP293SBDD) (076962K)

Foundation Studies is chosen by international students all over the world as their pathway to higher education at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Foundation Studies is a fully owned entity of the university. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop their global and social network, setting them up for success at the university and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Students will gain insight into human and animal biology as they explore ways to improve health and treat disease.

Biomedical science courses allow students to understand how the human body functions, and the responses of the body to various diseases, exercise, diet, internal disturbances, and environmental influences.

Students will learn how techniques in molecular biology and genetics are applied to diagnosing genes that cause cancer, making crops and livestock less vulnerable to disease, and making food safer.

Students will complete studies in cell biology, physiology, microbiology and molecular biology. They can also choose to study anatomy, neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, industrial microbiology, proteomics, pharmaceutical sciences and applied biochemistry.