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QUT gives you powerful mathematical analysis tools with a real-world focus. When you graduate, you can use your new-found quantitative skills in a wide range of fields and really play an integral role in the world’s workplaces.
Hands-on science experiences
Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.
Maths at QUT
Study mathematics at QUT to be part of a high-performing group of students. Build your skills with advanced mathematical techniques, focus on solving real-world problems, and learn from internationally recognised maths academics and researchers.
Contribute to research
'In my first semester in the Bachelor of Science, I completed the unit Quantitative Methods in Science. This gave me the skills to do real-world research and I co-authored a conference paper in robotics in the following semester. QUT has helped me develop my research toolbox and has supported me as early as possible to flourish in a number of research environments.'
Double degree graduate, majors in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Physics
Think maths. Think QUT.
QUT gives you powerful mathematical analysis tools with a real-world focus. When you graduate, you can use your new-found quantitative skills in a wide range of fields and really play an integral role in the world’s workplaces.
Hands-on science experiences
Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.
Maths at QUT
Study mathematics at QUT to be part of a high-performing group of students. Build your skills with advanced mathematical techniques, focus on solving real-world problems, and learn from internationally recognised maths academics and researchers.
Contribute to research
'In my first semester in the Bachelor of Science, I completed the unit Quantitative Methods in Science. This gave me the skills to do real-world research and I co-authored a conference paper in robotics in the following semester. QUT has helped me develop my research toolbox and has supported me as early as possible to flourish in a number of research environments.'
Double degree graduate, majors in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Physics
Highlights
- Combine science and maths to gain skills in mathematical modelling, analysis and design to help solve complex problems.
- Complete two separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Develop advanced knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers.
- Study a science major in biological sciences, chemistry, climate science, earth science, environmental science or physics.
- Specialise in applied and computational mathematics, operations research, or statistics.
Highlights
- Combine science and maths to gain skills in mathematical modelling, analysis and design to help solve complex problems.
- Complete two separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Develop advanced knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers.
- Study a science major in biological sciences, chemistry, climate science, earth science, environmental science or physics.
- Specialise in applied and computational mathematics, operations research, or statistics.
Why choose this course?
Studying a double degree in science and mathematics will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers. A stronger training in mathematics and statistics enhances your capabilities in modelling analysis and design. Graduates find work in a diverse range of exciting fields. Some examples include natural resources, agriculture, genetics, chemistry and biochemistry, infection and disease control, bioinformatics, physical measuring and imaging techniques.
Explore this course
Build a unique set of versatile skills for today's complex challenges, with our science and mathematics double degree.
Beginning from your first semester, you'll engage in collaborative learning experiences within QUT's innovative environments, tackling real-world problems through diverse scientific, mathematical, and statistical perspectives. You'll gain hands-on experience and learn to effectively analyse and present scientific data, from fieldwork to laboratory experiments.
Customise your degree by selecting a major in areas like biology, chemistry, statistics, or applied mathematics, enhancing both your quantitative analysis skills and expertise in a scientific discipline. Whether you aspire to enter the workforce or pursue further study, this program prepares you with a solid foundation and practical skills for success.
In this double degree, you'll complete coursework from each degree with additional QUT You units. The Bachelor of Science component encompasses core units, Mathematics Core Unit Options, and a major in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Climate Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Mathematics program includes core units and a major in areas such as Applied and Computational Mathematics, Operations Research, or Statistics.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates find work in a diverse range of exciting fields. Some examples include:
- natural resources: measuring fish populations and predicting sustainable fishing limits
- agriculture: from climate modelling to the interaction between crop yields and prices, harvest schedules and environmental impacts
- genetics: including gene sequencing and quantitative genetics
- chemistry and biochemistry: operations research and statistical techniques to improve workflow processes of chemical laboratories. Scientific computation and visualisation related to research areas such as drug design using combinatorial chemistry
- infection and disease control: using statistics and mathematical modelling
- bioinformatics: analysing and modelling data arising in molecular biology, genome sequencing and gene networks
- physical measuring and imaging techniques: measuring and modelling using applied and computational mathematics.
Professional recognition
On graduation students may also be eligible for membership in the Australian Mathematical Society (AMS), ANZIAM (Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics, a division of AMS), the Australian Society for Operations Research Inc. (ASOR) and the Statistical Society of Australia.
Other study options
Possible careers
- Analytical chemist
- Astrophysicist
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biotechnologist
- Biotechnology scientist
- Chemist
- Chemist industrial
- Coastal scientist
- Conservation biologist
- Ecologist
- Environmental health officer
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental manager
- Exploration geologist
- Forensic biologist
- Forensic chemist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geoscientist
- Government officer
- Hydrogeologist
- Industrial chemist
- Inventor
- Laboratory assistant
- Laboratory technician (chemistry)
- Life scientist
- Mapping scientist
- Marine scientist
- Mathematician
- Medical physicist
- Microbiologist
- Mine geologist
- Molecular biologist
- Natural resource scientist
- Physicist
- Plant biotechnologist
- Policy officer
- Policy analyst
- Population ecologist
- Project manager
- Scientist
- Statistician
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program and 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology program, and 24 credit points of QUT You.
Science component:
- Science core units – 60 credit points
- Science major units – 120 credit points
Mathematics component:
- Mathematics core units – 84 credit points
- Mathematics major units – 96 credit points
QUT You - 24 credit points
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program and 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology program, and 24 credit points of QUT You.
Science component:
- Science core units – 60 credit points
- Science major units – 120 credit points
Mathematics component:
- Mathematics core units – 84 credit points
- Mathematics major units – 96 credit points
QUT You - 24 credit points
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- SE20
- QTAC code
- 418712
- CRICOS code
- 078353G
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
99.85
|
Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
96.70
|
Selection rank
99.95
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.70
|
Selection rank
89.70
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 84.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $6,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $38,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Women in Science, Mathematics and IT Merit Scholarship
A scholarship for high achieving female students who want to study science, mathematics or IT.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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