On August 18^th, at the VNUHCM-University of Science took place a meeting and exchange cooperation in the field of Biology – Biotechnology between representatives of the VNUHCM-University of Science and representatives of RMIT University to discuss mutual programs and training cooperation in Bachelor, Master and PhD.

On the side of the University of Science was Assoc’s attendance. Prof. Dr Quách Ngô Diễm Phương – Dean of the Faculty of Biology – Biotechnology, Assoc.Prof.Dr Trương Hải Nhung – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Biology – Biotechnology and lecturers in the same Faculty. There was also the attendance of Assoc.Prof.Dr Ngô Đại Nghiệp – Head of the External Relations Department.

On the side of RMIT University, there are Dr Tuyền Trương – Program Manager of Biology and Food Technology, and other faculty members of the Program.

At the exchange, the two Universities had brief introductions and presentations about each University’s training programs and majors to find a common direction in research and teaching. For bachelor’s degree training, the University of Science wishes to promote the development of joint programs with foreign universities, especially with majors and fields of training together with RMIT. Students will study for two years in Viet Nam to complete basic subjects, then transfer two years of study abroad to specialize in Biology – Biotechnology, which is academically convenient for research afterwards. The two universities also discussed the implementation of dual degree training programs for Master’s and Doctoral levels so that students can continue to pursue academic paths at domestic and foreign universities.

Regarding the future orientation, the University of Science and RMIT Viet Nam wish to continue cooperating in the academic development, research and diversification of biological products developed by the two universities. Simultaneously, they exchange information to provide training program information and legal procedures for future implementation.