Focus on the mathematical foundations of modern physical theories and techniques.
You'll learn how to understand and describe nature at its most fundamental levels.
Examine the mathematical knowledge that underpins a broad range of contemporary sciences, including statistical mechanics, relativity and quantum theory.
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.
Choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, science communication or statistics.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Simulation engineer
- Scientific consultant
- Quantitative analyst
- Data scientist
- Risk modeller
- Research analyst
- Applied statistician
- Meteorologist
- Data analyst
- Bioinformatician
Average annual salary range
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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
- AI research
- teaching.
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.
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.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Abstract Algebra and Number Theory
- Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics
- Optimisation Theory
- Applied Mathematical Analysis
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