About us
The Faculty of Science delivers distinctive programs in information technology, mathematics and science to meet industry demands for data-driven and technological solutions.
Strong connections and long-standing partnerships with governments industry enable us to address complex challenges through learning, teaching, research, and innovation.
We facilitate learning that is delivered on campus, online and in the real world through relevant and practical learning experiences.
Our schools
School of Biology and Environmental Science
Our students are learning, discovering and building new knowledge in the living world around us.
School of Chemistry and Physics
Our teaching and research emphasises exciting advances in the chemical and physical sciences, creating real-world change.
School of Computer Science
We're developing research and teaching curriculum to respond to an increasingly technology- and data-driven world.
School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Our courses and research explore growth and change in our climate, resources, environments and energy.
School of Information Systems
Our teaching, research and industry services are designed to meet the needs of today's interconnected world.
School of Mathematical Sciences
We teach and research with an emphasis on applied and computational mathematics and statistics.
Our people
Leadership
Browse our executive team and learn about our vision to build a brighter future.
Our experts
Explore our staff profiles to discover the amazing work our researchers are contributing to.
Leadership in Focus:
Professor Troy Farrell
Hear Professor Troy Farrell, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, discuss why the study of natural sciences, information technology, and mathematical sciences is more relevant than ever before.
Our facilities
Our research centres
Discover our research centres and the world-changing work of our academic staff.
Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy
Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
Explore science research
Find out more about the advances our researchers are making across an exciting range of science disciplines.
Our research groups and projects
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Partner with us
Forming a research partnership with us will provide many benefits to your organisation.
Our expertise in finding solutions to complex problems means that we deliver real-world results for our partners in industry and government.
You can partner with us and secure significant real-world advantages for your organisation.
Real science stories
Find out what it’s like to work and study at the QUT Faculty of Science, learn about student life and explore exciting projects our researchers are involved in.
Don’t just study science here – experience it
Experience our science labs, facilities and student life, all from your own computer. Our 360° science experience gives you a taste of what it's like to learn, work and play at QUT.
News and events
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.
All aboard: CSIRO science ship exhibit docks at QUT for holidays
A 12-metre shipping container that gives science lovers a taste of life aboard Australia’s ocean research vessel (RV) Investigator is on display at QUT in inner Brisbane over the school holidays.
$2.8M project to reduce cotton industry’s greenhouse gas emissions
A project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cotton production systems to enable Australia to be the preferred international supplier of low emissions fibre has received $1,985,000 from the Australian Government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Partnerships and Innovation Grants Round and $800,000 from the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC).