- How long it takes
- 2 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 38
- Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, TAS
Is this course right for you?
What the Associate Degree in Applied Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in science and how things work
- a methodical approach to practical tasks
- basic numeracy and literacy skills
- willingness to learn in a hands on environment
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Brewer
Brewers turn malt, hops, yeast and water into beer, controlling the temperature, timing and cleanliness that decide whether a batch turns out right.
Median pay$85,600
If you study further
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
Leads to work as an, median pay $101,600.
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
RMIT University
City, VIC
3.8from 1,757 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 38 lowest
- (40.3 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Associate Degree in Applied Science.
- Laboratory techniques
- Applied science principles
- Biotechnology and biomedical basics
- Food, fermentation or aquaculture streams
- Teamwork and problem solving
- Work placement
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people considering a career in applied science.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.