UQ’s Faculty of Science is recognised as a powerhouse for some of the world’s leading scientists, teachers, science programs and commercial outcomes. The Faculty unites the disciplines of agriculture and animals, biomedical and biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, food sciences, geography, marine science, maths and physics, planning, the environment and veterinary science.

With strong links between the enabling and applied sciences, UQ researchers and graduates are working on a wide range of groundbreaking projects from the molecular characterisation of drug resistant bacteria that affect piglets through to finding better treatments for illness and rehabilitation of the environment.

Bachelor Programs

Postgraduate coursework

As part of an interdisciplinary faculty, you will gain skills that will provide you with a competitive advantage for future employment. During your science postgraduate coursework program you will have direct access to academic researchers and could also be involved in small group tutorials, and obtain valuable experience in fieldwork and research laboratories, including cutting edge technologies.

Full-time study means studying eight (8) units per semester with most individual courses carrying a value of two (2) units. These degrees are course-based and can offer students the chance to extend their professional understanding, change careers or adjust to changing employment requirements. Most coursework Masters programs consist of a series of specialist courses in a structured class or seminar format. A research component is usually required, but is shorter than what is required in a research Masters program. Coursework Masters programs usually take one to two years of fulltime study. The Faculty of Science offers postgraduate coursework programs in the following areas:

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Last Updated: 29 September 2012

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