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
Magnificent seven: Meet our New Colombo Plan scholars for 2025
Seven QUT students have been awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships by the Australian Government to study overseas in 2025 and do internships and language training in their host country.
Breakthrough brings body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality
A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.
QUT awarded $9.87 million in ARC Discovery grants
QUT is celebrating the award of $9.87 million ARC Discovery grants to fund 16 projects.