SUBJECT MATCHUP
Here’s where your electives co uld
subject
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qut degrees careers Bachelor of Science (Chem ist
ry) Bachelor of Engineering (Ho nours) / Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science / Maste r of Teaching (Secondary)
CHEMISTRY
Bachelor of Engineering (Ho no
Bachelor of Science / Maste r of
REASONS YOU SHOULD STUDY SCIENCE
gree yable!) future with a science de plo em d (an ing cit ex an k loc Un
Understand the world around you Studying science helps you uncover the secrets of nature, from the tiniest particles to the vastness of space. It can help you develop your analytical skills and gain a big appreciation for the world we live in.
discoveries getting involved and making e in pat tici firsthand. Join clubs, par science how research projects, and see . oom comes alive outside the classr
Whether you’re designing w ne experiments or developing s les end technologies, science offers e the box opportunities to think outsid . bring your creative ideas to life
Make an impact
SCIENCE
SPECIALIST MATHEMATIC S
Bachelor of Science (Envir on
Bachelor of Science (Climate
ience)
Bachelor of Science Advan ced
(Honours)
Bachelor of Science Advan ced
Bachelor of Science / Bache lor
• Climate Scientist • Environmental Policy Off
Science) of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Science / Bache lor
• Data Analyst
mental Science)
Bachelor of Science / Maste r of
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
• Aerospace Engineer
Data Science
Bachelor of Science / Bache lor
Bachelor of Science / Bache lor
• Nanotechnologist
urs) / Bachelor of Science
• Geoscientist • STEM Patent Lawyer
• Research Scientist
Data Science
• Analy tical Scientist
of Mathematics
• Data Analyst
of Information Technology
• Biotechnologist
(Honours)
of Games and Interactive
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Environments
• Laboratory Technician • Virtual Field Trip Develop
er
and
other Combining science with an de wi a to study area opens doors and ch range of careers, from resear
You’ll environmental conservation. to dge wle kno r be able to use you ve lea and nge create positive cha a lasting impact on society.
beyond. engineering to business and lls that are Equip yourself with useful ski ry. ust ind highly valued in any
SCIENCE CAREERS Meet three people who studied at QUT and are now doing cool things in science!
SHUTTERSTOCK
• Chemistry Teacher
Double your options
A career in science gives you the chance to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, from healthcare to
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lla grew up snorkelling the ree fs of Fiji and when she discovered she could turn her passion for marine life Associate Health Safe ty into a career in science, there was no looking back. and Environmental Wanting a hands-on science career, Ella scored her dream Consultant role as a Health Safety and Environ mental Consultant after completing an Honours in Ear th Science at QUT. In her gig , she focuses on land and health risks – one day might be spe nt testing soil contamination in a local paddock and the nex t, she’s knee-deep in a muddy creek searching for missing equipm ent! On careers in this area, Ella says, “Earth and environme ntal sciences are vital in creatin g a sustainable future. Indust ries that have the potential to infl uence the environment nee d to have an environmental or Ear th scientist on their team to QUT’s monitor impact and be an adv Learn more about s ocate for environmental righ ts.” biological science here De gre e: ng Ba ni che an lor sc of Sci by enc ee e (Biological Sciences) + degr (Honours) (Earth Science)
Ella Sinclair
Bachelor of Science (Earth Sc
Get amongst it From fieldwork to lab ut experiments, science is all abo
Explore your creativity
• Green Energ y Scientist
Bachelor of Science (Physi cs)
PHYSICS
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL
• Toxicologist
Jodie Horan
T’s Learn more about QU by ee Earth science degr scanning here
Analytical chemist
QUT’s Learn more about by ee gr chemistry de scanning here
Wade Somerville Environmental Scientist e and studied physics and ade has always loved scienc ause he was drawn to chemistry in high school bec felt rk. Studying science at QUT understanding how things wo on ed , and he chose his major bas like a logical next step to him him to st: Ear th Science. It allowed what fascinated him the mo ses works, especially the proces explore how the natural world that shape our planet. l scientist working for “Now I am an environmenta es, a consultancy providing Environmental Ear th Scienc ed , remediate, and repair degrad practical solutions to assess ter wa ear th science and ground land,” says Wade. “I use my ility suitability, environmental liab chemistry skills to assess site , best mix of science, people and compliance. My job is the fieldwork and chaos.” lor of e (Earth Science) + Bache Degree: Bachelor of Scienc ental Science) Science (Honours) (Environm
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s a kid, Jodie made “potions” to see what happened when she mixed them all together. Thanks to encouraging parent s and a brilliant chemistry tea cher in high school, Jodie dec ided to give it a crack at uni — and she loved it! Now, Jodie works as an analytic chemist for an env ironmental analysis compan y called ALS Life Sciences. He r team gets samples from clie nts and uses various scientific ins truments and tests to figure out what they’re composed of. “I love working with so many cool instruments and really enjoy that my work has tangib le results. Today, I’ve worke d with ICP-MS, ICP-AES, and FIMS machines,” Jodie says. “My team and I are the reason a lot of the state has assured clean drinking water, municipal sw imming pools, creeks and stre ams.” Degree: Bachelor of Scienc e (Chemistry)
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