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- 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.
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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
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 $7,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $41,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
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
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