Bachelor of Mathematics
Overview
Learn how to solve theoretical and applied mathematics problems across science, engineering, information technology, economics and business, and gain the foundation for a successful career.
You will develop comprehensive specialised knowledge in your chosen field of mathematics, or a high level of sophistication in the applications of mathematics generally. You can then apply your knowledge to sectors of the economy including finance, economics, information technology and molecular biology.
You'll gain quantitative and analytical skills, along with a foundation of calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, mathematical analysis and modelling. You will also develop a deep knowledge of mathematical topics and a high level of sophistication in the application of mathematics across a variety of fields and industries.
As a graduate, you'll further benefit from our mathematics research and industry networks, which will widen your career options and help you excel in the mathematical aspects of other disciplines.
Program highlights
- Hone your skills in areas that are in demand in today’s data-driven economy.
- Explore advanced problem solving, logical thinking, conceptual ability, communication systems, data handling and interpretation, and research.
- Choose from more than 60 mathematics and statistics courses – more than any other Queensland university.
- Gain the training that will set you apart in the job market now and in the future.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Applied Mathematics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Science
- Computer Science
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Data Analytics and Operations Research
- Abstract Algebra and Number Theory
- Functional Analysis
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Mathematics as a part of these dual programs:
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Commerce
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Science
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Computer Science
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Business Management
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts
- Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Economics
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Cryptographer
- Software developer
- Quantitative analyst
- Materials scientist
- Data analyst
- Customer analyst
- Applied statistician
- Risk modeller
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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Next steps after graduation
The Bachelor of Mathematics provides quantitative training that will set you apart in the job market and see you excel in mathematics or one of the many disciplines it influences.
With a degree in mathematics, you will be sought by industry for your excellent quantitative and problem-solving abilities, and gain a wide range of rewarding positions in the public and private sectors. This includes roles in:
- finance
- economics
- mathematical research
- statistics
- actuarial studies
- quantitative finance
- meteorology
- information technology
- data science
- teaching.
Mathematics is a broad field of study, and I enjoy being exposed to its many sub-fields and being able to work out mathematical solutions with my classmates to problems I've grappled with for hours or days.
The problem-solving skills I developed during my mathematics degree have been so widely applicable to the range of projects I have worked on in my undergraduate research and in my role as a Data Analyst Consultant.
Mathematics is a broad field of study, and I enjoy being exposed to its many sub-fields and being able to work out mathematical solutions with my classmates to problems I've grappled with for hours or days.
The problem-solving skills I developed during my mathematics degree have been so widely applicable to the range of projects I have worked on in my undergraduate research and in my role as a Data Analyst Consultant.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 92 | 35.25 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Mathematics are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Mathematics for Semester 1, 2024
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 99.65 | 99.95 |
| Median | 95.35 | 98.4 |
| Lowest | 88.15 | 92.15 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2024:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | 12 | 33.3% |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
(C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 18 | 50% |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | <5 | <5 |
Total | 36 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors and minors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Study applied mathematics and learn how advanced mathematical methods are used to develop practical solutions to a variety of real-world problems.
Develop your critical thinking skills and learn advanced mathematical techniques for approaching problems in a logical, analytical and creative manner.
Build your foundational knowledge in core topics such as applied mathematical analysis, mathematical modelling and numerical methods used in computer programming.
You'll then have the opportunity to apply your expertise in areas of interest such as natural resources and environmental modelling, or biological science.
You may also choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
This major will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities in sectors such as financial services, engineering, technology and sciences.
This major applies scientific information and decision-making to business management. You'll also learn the skills needed to analyse large and complex data sets and to make effective decisions.
This major will prepare you to work in a range of roles in financial services, technology, engineering, science and research.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
It also examines the mathematical understanding that underpins a broad range of contemporary sciences, including statistical mechanics, relativity and quantum theory. You'll learn how to understand and describe nature at its most fundamental levels.
This major not only prepares you for research in mathematical physics and related disciplines, but also fosters creativity and develops high-level skills in critical and analytical thinking, which are paramount in problem-solving.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
You'll develop high-level skills in critical, analytical and abstract thinking, and study frameworks for deeper understanding of other areas of mathematics, such as applied mathematics, mathematical physics and statistics.
You'll also have the opportunity to acquire a solid grounding in the key areas of pure mathematics, as well as opportunities to undertake focused study in advanced courses.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
In this major, you will learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.
Examples include improving medical treatments through data-driven experimental design, or using meteorological and spatial data to assess drought conditions in local communities.
You will combine theory with practical experiences that challenge your thinking, expand your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.
Statisticians and data analysts are in high demand across business, industry, research and government, where they forecast, analyse and solve a variety of complex issues.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science or physics.
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Gain specialised knowledge in statistics, data management, computer programming, genomics and molecular biology.
You’ll apply your scientific expertise and technical skills to translate complex biological data into meaningful information. Your insights may lead to new innovations or discoveries.
Studying bioinformatics will prepare you for a wide range of opportunities in scientific research organisations, universities, government departments, and the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
Recent advances in technology give scientists the ability to collect and process more data than ever before.
Computational science combines fundamental principles from computer science, mathematics and statistics to solve scientific problems across any specialist field.
Develop your skills in computational thinking and apply computational problem-solving strategies to design algorithms for collecting, processing and analysing vast amounts of data from various sources.
Apply your programming skills to construct large-scale mathematical models and simulations to analyse and interpret real-world data and generate meaningful insights.
You’ll learn to create a range of data visualisations and graphics to communicate your findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Skills in computational science are essential for all scientific disciplines and any career where computational techniques are required for problem-solving, forecasting, data analysis or data visualisation.
Gain technical skills in programming to create or optimise programs, systems or applications that are used across multiple devices.
Programming skills are essential for information management, data analysis, predictive modelling, cyber security, artificial intelligence, gaming, e-commerce and communications.
These transferable skills apply to many industries including health, science, technology, business and government.
You’ll be equipped for roles such as a web, gaming or app developer, software engineer, information security specialist, data analyst or computer systems expert.
Led by internationally recognised researchers, you’ll study the laws of physics and explore how these principles are applied in our everyday lives – from understanding the nature of time to developing new technologies.
You'll combine your scientific and mathematical knowledge with skills in computer programming and statistics to understand theories relating to quantum mechanics, biophotonics, astronomy or astrophysics. Or you can apply your knowledge to develop advanced materials, electronic and optical devices.
Your high-level technical, analytical and problem-solving skills will lead you to a wide range of rewarding opportunities in sectors such as education, finance, engineering, computing and management.
Alternatively, continue to a higher degree by research to kickstart your career in research and uncover new scientific knowledge or develop new devices, products or processes.
Discover how to communicate complex issues such as energy conservation, waste disposal, pesticide risk, or novel, emerging technologies.
Practise strategies that educate and influence effective decision making by the public.
Build a communication toolkit using critical thinking, reading, verbal and writing skills.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate your own science communication strategy with a local community audience.
Use your elective courses to focus on strategic communication or journalism.
Be challenged by award-winning communication and journalism researchers during interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops.
Practice your collaboration and interpersonal communication with science and non-science students.
Science communicators work in research institutions, universities, government, the private sector, the media, education, cultural institutions, medical charities and the arts.
Employment for science and maths communicators is continuing to grow as organisations prioritise communicating their research to raise awareness, public support and funding.
In this major, you will learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.
Examples include improving medical treatments through data-driven experimental design, or using meteorological and spatial data to assess drought conditions in local communities.
You will combine theory with practical experiences that challenge your thinking, expand your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.
Statisticians and data analysts are in high demand across business, industry, research and government, where they forecast, analyse and solve a variety of complex issues.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Study applied mathematics and learn how advanced mathematical methods are used to develop practical solutions to a variety of real-world problems.
Develop your critical thinking skills and learn advanced mathematical techniques for approaching problems in a logical, analytical and creative manner.
Build your foundational knowledge in core topics such as applied mathematical analysis, mathematical modelling and numerical methods used in computer programming.
You'll then have the opportunity to apply your expertise in areas of interest such as natural resources and environmental modelling, or biological science.
You may also choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
This major will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities in sectors such as financial services, engineering, technology and sciences.
This major applies scientific information and decision-making to business management. You'll also learn the skills needed to analyse large and complex data sets and to make effective decisions.
This major will prepare you to work in a range of roles in financial services, technology, engineering, science and research.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
It also examines the mathematical understanding that underpins a broad range of contemporary sciences, including statistical mechanics, relativity and quantum theory. You'll learn how to understand and describe nature at its most fundamental levels.
This major not only prepares you for research in mathematical physics and related disciplines, but also fosters creativity and develops high-level skills in critical and analytical thinking, which are paramount in problem-solving.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
You'll develop high-level skills in critical, analytical and abstract thinking, and study frameworks for deeper understanding of other areas of mathematics, such as applied mathematics, mathematical physics and statistics.
You'll also have the opportunity to acquire a solid grounding in the key areas of pure mathematics, as well as opportunities to undertake focused study in advanced courses.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or statistics.
In this major, you will learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.
Examples include improving medical treatments through data-driven experimental design, or using meteorological and spatial data to assess drought conditions in local communities.
You will combine theory with practical experiences that challenge your thinking, expand your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.
Statisticians and data analysts are in high demand across business, industry, research and government, where they forecast, analyse and solve a variety of complex issues.
You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science or physics.
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Gain specialised knowledge in statistics, data management, computer programming, genomics and molecular biology.
You’ll apply your scientific expertise and technical skills to translate complex biological data into meaningful information. Your insights may lead to new innovations or discoveries.
Studying bioinformatics will prepare you for a wide range of opportunities in scientific research organisations, universities, government departments, and the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
Recent advances in technology give scientists the ability to collect and process more data than ever before.
Computational science combines fundamental principles from computer science, mathematics and statistics to solve scientific problems across any specialist field.
Develop your skills in computational thinking and apply computational problem-solving strategies to design algorithms for collecting, processing and analysing vast amounts of data from various sources.
Apply your programming skills to construct large-scale mathematical models and simulations to analyse and interpret real-world data and generate meaningful insights.
You’ll learn to create a range of data visualisations and graphics to communicate your findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Skills in computational science are essential for all scientific disciplines and any career where computational techniques are required for problem-solving, forecasting, data analysis or data visualisation.
Gain technical skills in programming to create or optimise programs, systems or applications that are used across multiple devices.
Programming skills are essential for information management, data analysis, predictive modelling, cyber security, artificial intelligence, gaming, e-commerce and communications.
These transferable skills apply to many industries including health, science, technology, business and government.
You’ll be equipped for roles such as a web, gaming or app developer, software engineer, information security specialist, data analyst or computer systems expert.
Led by internationally recognised researchers, you’ll study the laws of physics and explore how these principles are applied in our everyday lives – from understanding the nature of time to developing new technologies.
You'll combine your scientific and mathematical knowledge with skills in computer programming and statistics to understand theories relating to quantum mechanics, biophotonics, astronomy or astrophysics. Or you can apply your knowledge to develop advanced materials, electronic and optical devices.
Your high-level technical, analytical and problem-solving skills will lead you to a wide range of rewarding opportunities in sectors such as education, finance, engineering, computing and management.
Alternatively, continue to a higher degree by research to kickstart your career in research and uncover new scientific knowledge or develop new devices, products or processes.
Discover how to communicate complex issues such as energy conservation, waste disposal, pesticide risk, or novel, emerging technologies.
Practise strategies that educate and influence effective decision making by the public.
Build a communication toolkit using critical thinking, reading, verbal and writing skills.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate your own science communication strategy with a local community audience.
Use your elective courses to focus on strategic communication or journalism.
Be challenged by award-winning communication and journalism researchers during interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops.
Practice your collaboration and interpersonal communication with science and non-science students.
Science communicators work in research institutions, universities, government, the private sector, the media, education, cultural institutions, medical charities and the arts.
Employment for science and maths communicators is continuing to grow as organisations prioritise communicating their research to raise awareness, public support and funding.
In this major, you will learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.
Examples include improving medical treatments through data-driven experimental design, or using meteorological and spatial data to assess drought conditions in local communities.
You will combine theory with practical experiences that challenge your thinking, expand your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.
Statisticians and data analysts are in high demand across business, industry, research and government, where they forecast, analyse and solve a variety of complex issues.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$6,357
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$6,357
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $50,560
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Mathematics are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Mathematics is 2460.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Mathematics is 714401.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Mathematics is 714401.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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