Postgraduate coursework in Science
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.
2025
2025 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units | |
| MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | COSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science |
| [ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis OR | MATH7407 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 Relativity | MATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics |
| MATH4210 Topics in Applied Mathematics | MATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations |
| MATH60072 Special Topics II | MATH7049 Computation in Financial Mathematics |
| MATH7039 Financial Mathematics | MATH7130 Natural Resource Mathematics |
| MATH7131 Bifurcation and Chaos | MATH7132 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics |
| MATH7134 Mathematical Biology | MATH7202 FurtherTopics in Operations Research |
| MATH7231 Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques and Applications | MATH7234 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
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Mathematics Field of Study
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units | |
| MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | MATH7308 Discrete Mathematics II |
| [ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis OR | MATH7407 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 Relativity | MATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics |
| MATH4306 Topics in Combinatorics | MATH4307 Topics in Algebra & Number Theory |
| MATH4408 Measure Theory | MATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations |
| MATH60062 Special Topics I | MATH7133 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics |
| MATH7332 Coding & Cryptography | MATH7331 Graph Theory & Design Theory |
| MATH7333 Abstract Algebra & Number Theory | MATH7433 Partial Differentiation Equations |
| MATH7431 Complex Analysis | MATH7434 Optimisation Theory |
| MATH7432 Functional Analysis | MATH7435 Differential Geometry |
| Students may complete up to 4 units of other courses approved by the associate dean (academic). | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Physics Field of Study
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Physics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units | |
| PHYS7120 Thermodynamics & Condensed Matter Physics | MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II |
| PHYS7155 Fields in Physics I | PHYS7141 Quantum Mechanics I |
| Physics Flexible Core Courses - complete 2 to 6 units | |
| PHYS7042 Quantum Mechanics II | PHYS7021 Statistical Mechanics |
| PHYS7250 Fields in Physics II | |
| Physics Program Elective courses - complete 2 to 14 units | |
| MATH7105 General Relativity | PHYS7045 Quantum Technologies |
| PHYS70042 Special Topics in Physics | PHYS7055 Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics |
| PHYS7080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology | PHYS7073 Computational Physics I |
| PHYS7270 Computational Physics II | PHYS7241 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
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Statistics Field of Study
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Statistics Foundational Courses - complete 0 to 8 units | |
| MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | COSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science |
| STAT7003 Mathematical Probability | STAT7004 Statistical Modelling & Analysis |
| Statistics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 8 units | |
| STAT7301 Mathematical Statistics | STAT7305 Statistical Learning |
| STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic Processes | STAT7500 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 Calculus | STAT4401 Advanced Statistics |
| MATH7232 Operations Research & Mathematical Planning | STAT7306 Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data |
| STAT4406 Advanced Probability & Stochastic Processes | PUBH76002 Introduction to Epidemiology |
| STAT60032 Special Topics I | STAT60042 Special 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
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 10 units | |
| MATH4105 General Relativity | MATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics |
| MATH4210 Topics in Applied Mathematics | MATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations |
| MATH7049 Computation in Financial Mathematics | |
| Applied Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 6 to 16 units | |
| MATH60071 Special Topics II | MATH7130 Natural Resource Mathematics |
| MATH7039 Financial Mathematics | MATH7132 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics |
| MATH7131 Bifurcation and Chaos | MATH7202 FurtherTopics in Operations Research |
| MATH7134 Mathematical Biology | MATH7234 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Mathematics Field of Study
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 12 units | |
| MATH4105 General Relativity | MATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics |
| MATH4306 Topics in Combinatorics | MATH4307 Topics in Algebra & Number Theory |
| MATH4408 Measure Theory | MATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations |
| Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 4 to 16 units | |
| MATH60061 Special Topics I | MATH7133 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics |
| MATH7332 Coding & Cryptography | MATH7331 Graph Theory & Design Theory |
| MATH7333 Abstract Algebra & Number Theory | MATH7433 Partial Differentiation Equations |
| MATH7431 Complex Analysis | MATH7434 Optimisation Theory |
| MATH7432 Functional Analysis | MATH7435 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Physics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 14 units | |
| PHYS4030 Condensed Matter Physics | PHYS4040 Quantum Field Theory |
| PHYS4070 Computational Physics II | PHYS4055 Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics |
| MATH4105 General Relativity | PHYS4080 Frontiers in Astrophysics |
| PHYS7045 Quantum Technologies | |
| Physics Program Elective Courses - complete 2 to 16 units | |
| PHYS7004 Special Topics in Physics | PHYS3830 Physics of Modern Technology |
| PHYS7042 Quantum Mechanics II | PHYS7021 Statistical Mechanics |
| PHYS7080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology | PHYS7073 Computational Physics I |
| PHYS7250 Fields in Physics II | PHYS7900 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 |
| PHYS77222 Research Project A (4 units) | PHYS77232 Research Project B (4 units) |
| PHYS77433 Extended Research Project (8 units) | PHYS77443 Extended Research Project (8 units) |
| PHYS77452 Extended Research Project (8 units) | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Statistics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 8 units | |
| MATH7091 Financial Calculus | STAT4401 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 Planning | PUBH76001 Introduction to Epidemiology |
| STAT60031 Speical Topics I | STAT60041 Special Topics II |
| STAT7007 Deep Learning | STAT7305 Statistical Learning |
| STAT7301 Mathematical Statistics | STAT7306 Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data |
| STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic Processes | STAT7500 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) | STAT70162 Mini Project A |
| STAT70161 Mini Project B | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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.
2025
2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement
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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units | |
| MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | COSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science |
| [ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis OR | MATH7407 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 Relativity | MATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics |
| MATH4210 Topics in Applied Mathematics | MATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations |
| MATH7049 Computation in Financial Mathematics | |
| Applied Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 6 to 16 units | |
| MATH60071 Special Topics II | MATH7130 Natural Resource Mathematics |
| MATH7039 Financial Mathematics | MATH7132 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics |
| MATH7131 Bifurcation and Chaos | MATH7202 FurtherTopics in Operations Research |
| MATH7134 Mathematical Biology | MATH7234 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Mathematics Field of Study
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units | |
| MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | MATH7308 Discrete Mathematics II |
| [ MATH7400 Mathematical Analysis OR | MATH7407 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 Relativity | MATH4108 Topics in Mathematical Physics |
| MATH4306 Topics in Combinatorics | MATH4307 Topics in Algebra & Number Theory |
| MATH4408 Measure Theory | MATH4407 Topics in Differential Equations |
| Mathematics Program Elective Courses - complete 4 to 16 units | |
| MATH60062 Special Topics I | MATH7133 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics |
| MATH7332 Coding & Cryptography | MATH7331 Graph Theory & Design Theory |
| MATH7333 Abstract Algebra & Number Theory | MATH7433 Partial Differentiation Equations |
| MATH7431 Complex Analysis | MATH7434 Optimisation Theory |
| MATH7432 Functional Analysis | MATH7435 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
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Physics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units | |
| PHYS7120 Thermodynamics & Condensed Matter Physics | MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II |
| PHYS7155 Fields in Physics I | PHYS7141 Quantum Mechanics I |
| Physics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 14 units | |
| PHYS4030 Condensed Matter Physics | PHYS4040 Quantum Field Theory |
| PHYS4070 Computational Physics II | PHYS4055 Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics |
| MATH4105 General Relativity | PHYS4080 Frontiers in Astrophysics |
| PHYS7045 Quantum Technologies | |
| Physics Program Elective courses - complete 2 to 16 units | |
| PHYS7004 Special Topics in Physics | PHYS3830 Physics of Modern Technology |
| PHYS7042 Quantum Mechanics II | PHYS7021 Statistical Mechanics |
| PHYS7080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology | PHYS7073 Computational Physics I |
| PHYS7250 Fields in Physics II | PHYS7900 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 |
| PHYS77222 Research Project A (4 units) | PHYS77232 Research Project B (4 units) |
| PHYS77433 Extended Research Project (8 units) | PHYS77443 Extended Research Project (8 units) |
| PHYS77452 Extended Research Project (8 units) | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Statistics Foundational Courses - complete 8 units | |
| MATH70001 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | COSC7500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science |
| STAT7003 Mathematical Probability | STAT7004 Statistical Modelling & Analysis |
| Statistics Flexible Core Courses - complete 4 to 8 units | |
| MATH7091 Financial Calculus | STAT4401 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 Planning | PUBH76002 Introduction to Epidemiology |
| STAT60032 Special Topics I | STAT60042 Special Topics II |
| STAT7007 Deep Learning | STAT7305 Statistical Learning |
| STAT7301 Mathematical Statistics | STAT7306 Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data |
| STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic Processes | STAT7500 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) |
| STAT70131 Project or Thesis I (8 units) | STAT70142 Minor Project A (4 units) |
| STAT70151 Minor Project B (4 units) | STAT70162 Mini Project A |
| STAT70161 Mini Project B | |
Additional Information
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Students undertaking the Project or Thesis will complete it over two semesters, enrolling in the same course code in both semesters of study.