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You can confidently choose Deakin
Deakin’s courses are recognised by industry, recommended by your peers and will make you a highly sought-after graduate.
Top 250
for life sciences and medicine worldwide²
#1 Victorian
university for facilities and resources³
#1 Victorian
university for course satisfaction⁴
Award-winning
university career service⁵
Ready to be at the forefront of the next scientific discovery?
You’ll gain more than a degree when you study science at Deakin. With hands-on learning, industry collaboration and expert teaching staff, you’ll be ready for an exciting career.
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+6,500 medical laboratory scientists
+4,400 environmental scientists
+2,700 science technicians
+1,500 food and wine chemists
Want a career of impact and discovery?
Jobs for natural and physical science professionals are in demand with roles expected to grow by 19.7% or 25,500 new jobs by 2033.⁷ Whether you’re examining evidence in our purpose-built crime scene house, or getting hands-on in our state-of-the-art labs, you’ll gain job-ready practical skills.⁷
Flexible online learning
Our flexible degrees let you continue your career while you study. You can learn at your own pace, when and where it suits you, without compromising quality or support.
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80%
of Deakin students found studying had a positive impact on their career.8
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90%
of graduates say they’d recommend studying at Deakin to family, friends or colleagues.8
Where could a science degree from Deakin take you?
Graduate ready for your future career through wide-ranging practical laboratory experiences. Plus, develop transferable soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, digital literacy and teamwork.
Savannah Stoiloudis
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Medical Scientist, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
A great introduction into basic laboratory skills and techniques. I especially liked the opportunity to choose my majors and my own path.
Lu Chuan
Master of Science
Data Scientist, Insurance Australia Group
Deakin is a great place to learn, at a great location, with really helpful teachers. My favourite place was the PhD study room!
Lakshmi Vittal
Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Quality Associate, Syntro Health
I work at an investigational medicinal product manufacturer and consulting company. Deakin provided strong research-oriented skill set, good communication and networking skills.
Graduate ready for the jobs of tomorrow
You can confidently choose Deakin — for the past 40 years we’ve been perfecting distance and online learning.
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Premium online study
Join our community of students and discover why we’re in the top 1% of universities worldwide.9
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Supported learning
Learn via a premium interactive platform with Australia’s highest rated tech support.10
Ready to launch a career you love?
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