Explore your course options
The Faculty of Science has a wealth of teaching and research experience. Our researchers have achieved national and international recognition for their contributions to research, teaching, and innovation.
Researchers bring real-world experience to their teaching and provide students with valuable insights into the practical applications of what they learn. Our expertise in teaching, research, and innovation ensures our research students receive a world-class education that prepares them for success in their careers.
Postgraduate coursework
A postgraduate science degree offers you the opportunity to further your knowledge in well-established and emerging areas in the field.
Research degrees
Join a collaborative research community at QUT that drives innovation and solve complex, real-world challenges.
Scholarships for science students
With a QUT scholarship you could receive money to help with your living costs and uni supplies, opportunities to work on great projects, practical work experience, or an introduction to industry professionals.
Women in STEM
With only one in four STEM workers being women, we recognise the importance of supporting and celebrating women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.
We're tackling this gender divide through a number of programs and initiatives, including #STEMtheTide.
Real science stories
Find out what it’s like to study science at QUT, learn about student life and explore exciting projects our researchers are involved in.
The LABS
Meet some of the people changing our world for the better, with a behind the scenes snapshot of science that can:
- transform diamonds into high powered, energy efficient electronics
- change plastics into truly biodegradable food for organisms
- teach robots how to navigate the world like humans do.
Welcome to the Faculty of Science
Hear Professor Troy Farrell, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, discuss how pursuing studies in science, maths or IT will prepare you to be a lifelong learner, able to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
News and events
National Industry PhD projects success
Six QUT research projects as diverse as healthier food for senior Australians and hydrogen fuel-cell, electric-powered aircraft have been successful in round three of the National Industry PhD Program.
Seven steps to achieving our right to clean indoor air post-pandemic
Seven lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about ventilation’s crucial role in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens has been set out in the journal Science by world-leading air quality scientist Professor Lidia Morawska, Professor Yuguo Li from The University of Hong Kong and Professor Tunga Salthammer from the University of Surrey, UK.
QUT experts - Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games offers a rare opportunity to showcase southeast Queensland on a global stage and will transform the state over the next decade.