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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

Extend your knowledge in your chosen field of mathematics, physics or statistics and capitalise on the growing demand for high-level scientific expertise.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5712, 099432B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $76,800 total

About this course

Extend your knowledge in your chosen field of mathematics, physics or statistics and capitalise on the growing demand for high-level scientific expertise.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)
full-time (only available as full-time study)
, you'll need:

For the Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, and Statistics field of study:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year university-level mathematics (including calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations), or
  • a graduate diploma in science, or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Science.

For the Physics field of study:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year university-level physics (including mechanics, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and modern physics) and first-year university-level mathematics (including calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations), or
  • a graduate diploma in science, or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Science.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

An assessment is made of the applicant's background covering completion of, and performance in, relevant courses in their prior institution which provide the relevant pre-requisite knowledge. Students can provide further evidence in the form of a CV of their background. Final approval by the program coordinator.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)
full-time (only available as full-time study)
, you'll need:
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, statistics or physics.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

An assessment is made of the applicant's background covering completion of, and performance in, relevant courses in their prior institution which provide the relevant pre-requisite knowledge. Students can provide further evidence in the form of a CV of their background. Final approval by the program coordinator.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:

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.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Science 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.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Study at UQ's Faculty of Science, internationally renowned for excellence and impact in teaching and research.
  • Benefit from UQ's long-standing links with industry and government partners.
  • Apply your gained knowledge through a range of collaborations, including research projects externally and within our research centres, commercialisation ventures, and industry placements or internships.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Scientific researcher
  • Banking analyst
  • University academic
  • Health researcher
  • Market risk manager
  • Investment analyst
  • Product developer
  • Quality controller
  • Finance analyst
  • Asset and liability manager