Overview

The Master of Science (32 units) at University of Queensland is designed for graduates who have achieved first year university level in their chosen field of mathematics, physics or statistics and wish to extend their knowledge. This program also provides a pathway to PhD study.

For your two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll select from 40-50 courses, depending on your field of study, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

Career possibilities

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Mathematics

Statistical Modeling in Biology

General Relativity

Frontiers in Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics View 36 other Masters in Physics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099432B

For the Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,and Statistics fields 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 Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in 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 Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Science.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

58056 AUD / year

≈ 58056 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6080 AUD / year

≈ 6080 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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