Science and mathematics

Learning to think like a Scientist is a skill that will set you up to be analytical, capable, and above all, highly employable.

Science covers an ever-evolving range of sub-disciplines which involve observation, experimentation, and the testing and development of new ideas and products. UQ Science graduates now work in fields including chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, genetics, psychology and statistics.

Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns, formulate new conjectures, and establish truth by rigorous deduction from appropriately chosen axioms and definitions.

Key Facts:

  • 75% of growing employment areas in Australia require scientific training
  • Unemployment for Science graduates over 30 years old is less than 3%
  • Science degrees provide you with the skills employers are looking for:
    • collaboration and teamwork
    • oral and written communication
    • ethical reasoning
    • quantitative skills to apply mathematical and statistical thinking

Where can Science and Mathematics take you?

  • Business Analytics, Vodafone Hutchinson Australia
  • Business Planning and Improvement Manager, OBE Organic
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Molecular Oncology Research Institute, Tufts University, Boston
  • New Technology Associate, Asia-Pacific New Technologies Team (ANTT), Cook Medical
  • Freelance Campaign Consultant, Not for profit organisations
  • Consultant, Bain & Company, Santiago, Chile
  • Feature Writer – Life & Times, New Straits Times, Malaysia
  • Scientist (Water Quality Monitoring), Queensland Department of Environment and Science
  • Software Developer, Urban Living Technology, Thailand
  • Head of Labwater Regional Marketing – Asia Pacific, Merck Millipore
  • Tiger Handler, Dreamworld
  • Veterinarian and Owner, Axis 3D Medical Printing, Ecuador
  • Veterinarian, Mobile Vet Practice, Swan Creek
  • OCE Postdoctoral Fellow, CSIRO, Melbourne
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Sydney
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, ANU
  • Veterinarian and Owner, Sol Equine Vet, Nimbin
  • Junior Software Development Engineer, SilverRail Technologies
  • Senior Carnivore Keeper, Auckland Zoo
  • Researcher, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
  • Medical Researcher, Veteran Mental Health Initiative, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation
  • Senior Veterinarian, Avian Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital, University of Sydney
  • PhD Candidate, Cambridge University
  • Conservation Communications Strategist, The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Canada
  • Safety and Environment Advisor, Dreamworld 
  • Nutritionist, Food and Nutrition Specialists Pte Ltd, Singapore
  • Project Manager, Medigen Biotechnology Corporation, Taiwan
  • Senior Data Scientist, Wear Optimo, Brisbane
  • Mining Officer (Compliance), Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
  • Director Pharmaceutical and Biotech Markets, Springer Nature Publishing
  • Filmmaker, Executive Producer and Director, Sydney
  • Enterprise Developer, Clinton Foundation, Nairobi
  • Biostatistician, QIMR Berghofer Institute of Medical Research
  • Project Manager (mRNA vaccine development), Institute for Molecular Bioscience
  • Scientific Aide, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Investigator (Boating and Fisheries Patrol), Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Aircraft Performance Lead, Virgin Australia
  • Owner, Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
  • Chief Technology Officer, ETP Ion Detect
  • Scientist, Aurigene Oncology Limited, Bangalore, India
  • Marine Biologist, ECOCEAN
  • Business Operations Specialist, Boeing Research and Technology
  • PhD Candidate, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
  • Geologist and International Relations Officer, Hakusan Tedorigawa Geopark, Japan
  • Global Program Manager, Sales Enablement and E-learning, Coloplast, Denmark
  • Third Assistant Director, EastEnders (BBC TV, London)
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