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Field of Study

Mathematics

Master of Science
Overview Study details

The mathematics major is focused on the intrinsic nature and fundamental properties of mathematics, and recognises its ubiquity, universality and beauty.

Mathematics enables a concise language used for rigorous explorations of problems and a heightened predictive power.

You’ll have the opportunity to study modern applications of mathematics in areas such as coding and cryptology, bioinformatics, mathematical physics, mathematical ecology, computational science and visualisation, and nonlinear differential equations.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for physics and astronomy

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • University researcher
  • Industry researcher
  • Banking analyst
  • Investment banker
  • Insurance actuary
  • Risk manager
  • Environmental modeller
  • Oceanographer
  • Meteorologist
  • Data scientist

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (postgraduate)

$81K–$100K

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Dr Jason Werry

The lecturers and facilities here are outstanding, and the library is one of the best physical sciences libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. The course provided me with great preparation for a PhD.

Dr Jason Werry
Graduate, Master of Science in Mathematics
Dr Jason Werry

The lecturers and facilities here are outstanding, and the library is one of the best physical sciences libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. The course provided me with great preparation for a PhD.

Dr Jason Werry
Graduate, Master of Science in Mathematics

How you'll learn

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

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials

What you'll study

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

  • Linear & Abstract Algebra & Number Theory
  • General Relativity
  • Mathematical Probability
  • Graph Theory and Design Theory

See courses and program structure

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