Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)

Combine rigor and logic

Do you want to play a leading role in science, education, industry, and society? Combining the rigor and logic of a scientific approach with the specifics of a professional area, the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) is designed for those of you interested in finding patterns in numbers, space, and abstractions. Offering courses in algebra and calculus, high-performance numerical computing and foundation mathematics, the innovative degree utilizes online technologies to improve the learning experience.

Career outcomes

Would you like to work for the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one of the ‘big four’ banks, an insurance company, in computing, logistics, engineering or finance? Well, graduates of this degree are in high demand in a variety of industries. Specific jobs include work as a Mathematician, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, Systems Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Data Mining Researcher, Speech Processing Researcher and Market Researcher. Many of our students also find work as secondary or tertiary maths teachers following further study.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

• Core courses (4 units)
• plus 1 x first 8-unit major (8 units)
• plus 1 x second 8-unit major plus 4 x approved courses
• or 12 x approved courses (12 units)

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:

Study Mode/ Cost

• Commonwealth supported: AUD 9352
• Domestic full fee paying: AUD 21640

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allow you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

Entry Requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: English (4, SA), Mathematics B (4, SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Admission pathways

A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.

*Further admission information

An adjusted Selection Rank is a result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission.

Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances.

How to apply

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

• Semester 3, 2018 - applications close Monday 5 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 19 November 2018.
• Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Monday 18 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 25 February 2019.
• Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.

If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.

Credit for previous study or work experience

You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.