Applied Mathematics is available as a minormajor and extended major.

Program requirements

The program and course 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.

Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major. 

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
  • Major compulsory - a course required for this major
  • Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) should complete MATH1050 in their first semester as an elective course.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BSc core courses - complete 4 units

SCIE10001   Theory & Practice in Science

[ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units
[ MATH10511 Calculus & Linear Algebra I
OR 
MATH1071 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I ]
[ MATH10521 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations
OR
MATH1072 Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations ]
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
MATH10612 Discrete MathematicsRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major. 
Elective courses - choose 6 units

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

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

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for major - complete 6 units
MATH2001Calculus & Linear Algebra IIMATH2100 Applied Mathematical Analysis
[ MATH2400 Mathematical Analysis ORMATH2401 Mathematical Analysis & Advanced Topics 
Elective courses - choose 10 units

program elective or general elective2

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

program elective or general elective2

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for MATH2400 or MATH2401. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major. 

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
MATH3401 Complex AnalysisMajor compulsory course available in Semester 1 only.
Elective courses for major - Choose 2 to 4 units
Major elective courses available in Semester 2 only.MATH3102 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics
 MATH3204 Numerical Linear Algebra & Optimisation
Elective courses for major - Choose 2 to 4 units
MATH3101 Bifurcation & ChaosMATH3070 Natural Resource Mathematics
MATH3104 Mathematical BiologyMATH3103 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics
MATH3201 Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques & ApplicationsMATH3403 Partial Differential Equations
MATH3202 Operations Research & Mathematical PlanningMATH3404 Optimisation Theory
Elective courses - choose 8 units

program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 major elective courses. Students must complete 8 units per semester.