Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website. 

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change. 

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced. 

2024

2024 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2  commencement

2023

2023 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2  commencement

 


Program requirements - 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2022. 

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Select a Field of Study:

Applied Mathematics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Applied Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units
MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra IICOSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science
[ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis  ORMATH7407 Mathematical Analysis and Advanced Topics ]
 MATH7100 Applied Mathematical Analysis
 STAT7203 Applied Probability and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 8 to 16 units
MATH4105 General RelativityMATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics
MATH4210 Topics in Applied MathematicsMATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations
MATH6007Special Topics IIMATH7049 Computation in Financial Mathematics
MATH7039 Financial MathematicsMATH7130 Natural Resource Mathematics
MATH7131 Bifurcation and ChaosMATH7132 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics
MATH7134 Mathematical BiologyMATH7202 FurtherTopics in Operations Research
MATH7231 Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques and ApplicationsMATH7234 Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimisation
MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical Planning 
QBIO7002 Multivariate Data Analysis & Machine Learning in Biology 
QBIO7003 Dynamic Modelling of Biological Systems 
Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Mathematics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units
MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra IIMATH7308 Discrete Mathematics II
[ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis   ORMATH7407 Mathematical Analysis and Advanced Topics ]
MATH7307 Linear & Abstract Algebra & Number Theory 
STAT7003 Mathematical Probability 
Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 8 to 16 units
MATH4105 General RelativityMATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics
MATH4306 Topics in CombinatoricsMATH4307 Topics in Algebra & Number Theory
MATH4408 Measure TheoryMATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations
MATH6006Special Topics IMATH7133 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics
MATH7332 Coding & CryptographyMATH7331 Graph Theory & Design Theory
MATH7333 Abstract Algebra & Number TheoryMATH7433 Partial Differentiation Equations
MATH7431 Complex AnalysisMATH7434 Optimisation Theory
MATH7432 Functional AnalysisMATH7435 Differential Geometry
Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Physics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Physics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units
PHYS7120 Thermodynamics & Condensed Matter PhysicsMATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II
PHYS7155 Fields in Physics IPHYS7141 Quantum Mechanics I
Physics Flexible Core Courses - complete 2 to 6 units
PHYS7042 Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS7021 Statistical Mechanics
PHYS7250 Fields in Physics II 
Physics Program Elective courses - complete 2 to 14 units
MATH7105 General RelativityPHYS7045 Quantum Technologies
PHYS7004Special Topics in PhysicsPHYS7055 Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics
PHYS7080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & CosmologyPHYS7073 Computational Physics I
PHYS7270 Computational Physics IIPHYS7241 Quantum Field Theory
 PHYS7280 Frontiers in Astrophysics
 PHYS7900 Perspectives in Physics Research
Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Statistics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Statistics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units
MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra IICOSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science
STAT7003 Mathematical ProbabilitySTAT7004 Statistical Modelling & Analysis
Statistics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
STAT7301 Mathematical StatisticsSTAT7305 Statistical Learning
STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic ProcessesSTAT7500 Problems & Applications in Modern Statistics
Statistics Program Elective courses - complete 8 to 12 units
COMP7703 Machine Learning MATH7202 Further Topics in Operations Research
MATH7091 Financial CalculusSTAT4401 Advanced Statistics
MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical PlanningSTAT7306 Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data
STAT4406 Advanced Probability & Stochastic ProcessesPUBH7600Introduction to Epidemiology
STAT6003Special Topics I STAT6004Special Topics II
STAT7007 Deep Learning 
QBIO7005 Statistical Modelling in Biology 
Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website. 

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change. 

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

2024

2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2023

2023 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

 


Program requirements - 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2022. 

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Select a Field of Study:

Applied Mathematics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Applied Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 10 units
MATH4105 General RelativityMATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics
MATH4210 Topics in Applied MathematicsMATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations
 MATH7049 Computation in Financial Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 6 to 16 units
MATH6007Special Topics IIMATH7130 Natural Resource Mathematics
MATH7039 Financial MathematicsMATH7132 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics
MATH7131 Bifurcation and ChaosMATH7202 FurtherTopics in Operations Research
MATH7134 Mathematical BiologyMATH7234 Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimisation
MATH7231 Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques and Applications 
MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical Planning 
QBIO7002 Multivariate Data Analysis & Machine Learning in Biology 
QBIO7003 Dynamic Modelling of Biological Systems 
and up to 4 units other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Applied Mathematics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
MATH70102 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70112 Project or Thesis (8 units)
MATH70121 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70143 Minor Project B (4 units)
MATH70133 Minor Project A (4 units)MATH70153 Mini Project A
MATH70161 Mini Project B 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  2. Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
  3. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Mathematics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 12 units
MATH4105 General RelativityMATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics
MATH4306 Topics in CombinatoricsMATH4307 Topics in Algebra & Number Theory
MATH4408 Measure TheoryMATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations
Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 4 to 16 units
MATH6006Special Topics IMATH7133 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics
MATH7332 Coding & CryptographyMATH7331 Graph Theory & Design Theory
MATH7333 Abstract Algebra & Number TheoryMATH7433 Partial Differentiation Equations
MATH7431 Complex AnalysisMATH7434 Optimisation Theory
MATH7432 Functional AnalysisMATH7435 Differential Geometry
and up to 4 units other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Mathematics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
MATH70102 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70112 Project or Thesis (8 units)
MATH70121 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70143 Minor Project B (4 units)
MATH70133 Minor Project A (4 units)MATH70153 Mini Project A
MATH70161 Mini Project B 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  2. Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
  3. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Physics Field of Study

This study plan is recommended for students who have a strong background in physics and who intend to progress to higher level (MPhil or PhD) studies.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Physics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 14 units
PHYS4030 Condensed Matter PhysicsPHYS4040 Quantum Field Theory
PHYS4070 Computational Physics IIPHYS4055 Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics
MATH4105 General RelativityPHYS4080 Frontiers in Astrophysics
 PHYS7045 Quantum Technologies
Physics Program Elective Courses - complete 2 to 16 units
PHYS7004 Special Topics in PhysicsPHYS3830 Physics of Modern Technology
PHYS7042 Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS7021 Statistical Mechanics
PHYS7080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & CosmologyPHYS7073 Computational Physics I
PHYS7250 Fields in Physics IIPHYS7900 Perspectives in Physics Research
Students may complete up to 4 units other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Physics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
PHYS77121 Project A PHYS77131 Project B
PHYS7722Research Project A (4 units)PHYS7723Research Project B (4 units)
PHYS77433 Extended Research Project (8 units)PHYS77443 Extended Research Project (8 units)
PHYS77452 Extended Research Project (8 units) 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  3. Students undertaking the Extended Research Project will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
 

Statistics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Statistics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
MATH7091 Financial CalculusSTAT4401 Advanced Statistics
STAT4406 Advanced Probability & Stochastic Processes 
QBIO7005 Statistical Modelling in Biology 
Statistics Program Elective Courses - complete 8 to 16 units
COMP7703 Machine LearningMATH7202 Further Topics in Operations Research
MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical PlanningPUBH76001 Introduction to Epidemiology
STAT60031 Speical Topics ISTAT60041 Special Topics II
STAT7007 Deep LearningSTAT7305 Statistical Learning 
STAT7301 Mathematical StatisticsSTAT7306 Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data
STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic ProcessesSTAT7500 Problems and Applications in Modern Statistics
Students may complete up to 4 units other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Statistics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
STAT70103 Project or Thesis I (8 units)STAT70113 Project or Thesis I (8 units)
STAT70131 Project or Thesis I (8 units)STAT70142 Minor Project A (4 units)
STAT70151 Minor Project B (4 units)STAT7016Mini Project A
STAT70161 Mini Project B 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  2. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
  3. Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.

Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website. 

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change. 

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

2024

2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2023

2023 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

 


Program requirements - 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2022. 

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Select a Field of Study:

Applied Mathematics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Applied Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units
MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra IICOSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science
[ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis  ORMATH7407 Mathematical Analysis and Advanced Topics ]
 MATH7100 Applied Mathematical Analysis
 STAT7203 Applied Probability and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 10 units
MATH4105 General RelativityMATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics
MATH4210 Topics in Applied MathematicsMATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations
 MATH7049 Computation in Financial Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 6 to 16 units
MATH6007Special Topics IIMATH7130 Natural Resource Mathematics
MATH7039 Financial MathematicsMATH7132 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics
MATH7131 Bifurcation and ChaosMATH7202 FurtherTopics in Operations Research
MATH7134 Mathematical BiologyMATH7234 Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimisation
MATH7231 Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques and Applications 
MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical Planning 
QBIO7002 Multivariate Data Analysis & Machine Learning in Biology 
QBIO7003 Dynamic Modelling of Biological Systems 
Students may complete up to 4 units other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Applied Mathematics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
MATH70102 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70112 Project or Thesis (8 units)
MATH70121 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70143 Minor Project B (4 units)
MATH70133 Minor Project A (4 units)MATH70153 Mini Project A
MATH70161 Mini Project B 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  2. Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
  3. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Mathematics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units
MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra IIMATH7308 Discrete Mathematics II
MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis   ORMATH7407 Mathematical Analysis and Advanced Topics ]
MATH7307 Linear & Abstract Algebra & Number Theory 
STAT7003 Mathematical Probability 
Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 12 units
MATH4105 General RelativityMATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics
MATH4306 Topics in CombinatoricsMATH4307 Topics in Algebra & Number Theory
MATH4408 Measure TheoryMATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations
Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 4 to 16 units
MATH6006Special Topics IMATH7133 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics
MATH7332 Coding & CryptographyMATH7331 Graph Theory & Design Theory
MATH7333 Abstract Algebra & Number TheoryMATH7433 Partial Differentiation Equations
MATH7431 Complex AnalysisMATH7434 Optimisation Theory
MATH7432 Functional AnalysisMATH7435 Differential Geometry
Students may complete up to 4 units other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Mathematics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
MATH70102 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70112 Project or Thesis (8 units)
MATH70121 Project or Thesis (8 units)MATH70143 Minor Project B (4 units)
MATH70133 Minor Project A (4 units)MATH70153 Mini Project A
MATH70161 Mini Project B 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  2. Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
  3. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.

Physics Field of Study

This study plan is recommended for students who require introductory and background courses, culminating in advanced study in the final semester.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Physics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units
PHYS7120 Thermodynamics & Condensed Matter PhysicsMATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II
PHYS7155 Fields in Physics IPHYS7141 Quantum Mechanics I
Physics  Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 14 units
PHYS4030 Condensed Matter PhysicsPHYS4040 Quantum Field Theory
PHYS4070 Computational Physics IIPHYS4055 Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics
MATH4105 General RelativityPHYS4080 Frontiers in Astrophysics
 PHYS7045 Quantum Technologies
Physics Program Elective courses - complete 2 to 16 units
PHYS7004 Special Topics in PhysicsPHYS3830 Physics of Modern Technology
PHYS7042 Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS7021 Statistical Mechanics
PHYS7080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & CosmologyPHYS7073 Computational Physics I
PHYS7250 Fields in Physics IIPHYS7900 Perspectives in Physics Research
Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Physics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
PHYS77121 Project A PHYS77131 Project B
PHYS7722Research Project A (4 units)PHYS7723Research Project B (4 units)
PHYS77433 Extended Research Project (8 units)PHYS77443 Extended Research Project (8 units)
PHYS77452 Extended Research Project (8 units) 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  3. Students undertaking the Extended Research Project will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.

Statistics Field of Study

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Statistics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units
MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra IICOSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science
STAT7003 Mathematical ProbabilitySTAT7004 Statistical Modelling & Analysis
Statistics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
MATH7091 Financial CalculusSTAT4401 Advanced Statistics
STAT4406 Advanced Probability & Stochastic Processes 
QBIO7005 Statistical Modelling in Biology 
Statistics Program Elective Courses - complete 8 to 16 units
COMP7703 Machine Learning MATH7202 Further Topics in Operations Research
MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical PlanningPUBH7600Introduction to Epidemiology
STAT6003Special Topics I STAT6004Special Topics II
STAT7007 Deep LearningSTAT7305 Statistical Learning
STAT7301 Mathematical StatisticsSTAT7306 Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data
STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic ProcessesSTAT7500 Problems & Applications in Modern Statistics
Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic).
Statistics Research Project Courses - complete 4 to 8 units
STAT70103 Project or Thesis I (8 units)STAT70113 Project or Thesis I (8 units)
STAT7013Project or Thesis I (8 units)STAT70142 Minor Project A (4 units)
STAT70151 Minor Project B (4 units)STAT7016Mini Project A
STAT70161 Mini Project B 

Additional Information

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  3. Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.