Bachelor of Computer Science – Scientific Computing
Bachelor of Computer Science – Scientific Computing
Shape the digital future by gaining the knowledge and practical skills to design, develop and analyse computer-based systems. The pace of change in digital technologies is extraordinary. Artificial intelligence, unprecedented computer power, the Internet of Things, big data and automation will continue to transform the way we work and the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Shape the digital future by gaining the knowledge and practical skills to design, develop and analyse computer-based systems.
The pace of change in digital technologies is extraordinary. Artificial intelligence, unprecedented computer power, the Internet of Things, big data and automation will continue to transform the way we work and the jobs we do in the future.
The Bachelor of Computer Science is a 3 year program designed to provide a deeper understanding of all aspects of computer technology.
As part of the program, you’ll combine theory with hands-on experience to learn how to create and analyse computer-based systems. You’ll develop the strong analytical, logical and development skills necessary to advance computing and its applications.
With more 50 years experience in teaching computer science, you’ll be joining a university where you’ll gain the solid technological foundations and skills to play a critical role in creating, developing, implementing and evaluating new systems and technology for use in our society.
As part of the program, you can specialise in cyber security, data science, machine learning, programming languages or scientific computing. You’ll graduate ready to launch into an exciting career with skills that are in high demand from some of the world’s biggest technology corporations.
Scientific Computing
Computers hold the key to fast and efficient analysis of complex scientific problems.
But computers are also digital systems, which require discrete inputs and outputs, while mathematical analysis often relies on continuous functions. Therefore, careful approximations are needed to allow computers to analyse complex mathematical functions.
You will study algorithms for mathematical analysis and graduate with skills used in various scientific endeavours, including in hospitals and university medical research, and big pharmaceutical and petrochemical companies across the public and private sectors.
REQUIREMENTS
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students studying Specialist Mathematics will have increased flexibility in their studies.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB – Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP – A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES – Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
