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Merge scientific and mathematical disciplines to acquire expertise in modeling, analysis, and problem-solving techniques. Earn two distinct degrees in just four years of full-time study. Cultivate specialized abilities that are in high demand across industries. Select a science specialization from areas like biological sciences, chemistry, climate studies, earth sciences, environmental science, or physics. Focus your mathematics studies on applied computation, operations research, or statistical methods. Why pursue this dual degree? This combined science and mathematics program equips you with premium qualifications valued by employers. Enhanced mathematical and statistical training strengthens your analytical and design competencies. Graduates enter dynamic careers spanning natural resources, agriculture, genetics, chemical sciences, disease research, bioinformatics, and advanced measurement technologies. Develop adaptable skills for modern challenges through our integrated science-mathematics curriculum. From your first year, you'll collaborate in QUT's cutting-edge facilities, applying interdisciplinary approaches to real-world scenarios. Gain practical experience collecting, interpreting, and presenting scientific data through field studies and lab work. Tailor your education by choosing concentrations in biology, chemistry, statistics, or applied mathematics—simultaneously advancing your quantitative skills and scientific specialization. Whether launching your career or pursuing advanced studies, this program provides essential knowledge and hands-on training for professional achievement. Career pathways Graduates enter diverse fields including: - Natural resources: Assessing marine populations and sustainable harvest levels - Agriculture: Modeling climate impacts on crop production and market dynamics - Genetics: Conducting genomic analysis and quantitative trait studies - Chemical sciences: Optimizing lab workflows through statistical methods and computational chemistry for pharmaceutical development - Public health: Applying modeling techniques to epidemiology and disease control - Bioinformatics: Processing molecular biology data and genetic network analysis - Measurement technologies: Developing mathematical models for imaging systems Professional opportunities include: Analytical chemist • Astrophysicist • Biochemist • Biotechnologist • Climate scientist • Conservation specialist • Ecologist • Environmental analyst • Forensic scientist • Geoscientist • Industrial researcher • Laboratory specialist • Marine biologist • Medical physicist • Microbiologist • Molecular biologist • Natural resource manager • Operations researcher • Physicist • Policy advisor • Project coordinator • Quantitative analyst • Research scientist • Statistician • Sustainability consultant
Students must have a pass in Australian Year 12 or equivalent. Pre-requisites: Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 6; TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Listening, reading score of 16, Writing score of 21 and Speaking score of 18; Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 58 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 50; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 176 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 169.