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Mathematics

Diploma in Science
Overview Study details

Choose from a wide range of courses in mathematics and statistics to suit your interests and career goals.

We challenge and expand your problem solving, logical thinking and conceptual ability. You'll gain quantitative and analytical skills, along with a foundation of calculus, linear algebra, probability, discrete mathematics, mathematical analysis and modelling.

Our comprehensive mathematical training equips you for a broad range of opportunities in banking, finance, insurance, business, engineering, science, information technology and risk management.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for mathematics

QS World University Rankings 2025

1 in Queensland for statistics and operational research

QS World University Rankings 2025

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Mathematical Foundations
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Calculus & Linear Algebra I
  • Applied Mathematical Analysis
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques and Applications
  • Operations Research & Mathematical Planning
  • Graph Theory and Design Theory
  • Coding & Cryptography
  • Mathematical Probability

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