University of Queensland
4 Years
Combine business acumen with scientific expertise in this dual degree program. Perfect for students seeking interdisciplinary knowledge in commerce and science, this program prepares you for diverse careers across finance, analytics, research, and technology sectors.
Prerequisites: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) including General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C). Minimum entry score: ATAR 82 or IB Rank 31. English language requirements: IELTS overall 6.5 (reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6) or equivalent. International students must meet additional visa and English proficiency requirements.
Commerce Component: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance, and related business disciplines covering financial reporting, strategy, business analysis, auditing, costing systems, commercial law, and taxation. Science Component: Choose from 16 extended majors and 26 majors including Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Archaeological Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Business Analytics, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Coastal and Ocean Science, Computer Science, Earth Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Finance, Food Science and Nutrition, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Science, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology, and more. Learning experiences include lectures, tutorials, research experience, laboratory work, fieldwork, and seminars.
University of Queensland is ranked 1st in Queensland for accounting and finance and 1st in Australia for environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2026). The program incorporates real-life challenges into learning with industry professionals sharing insights in almost every course. Students gain hands-on experience through internships, industry projects, and research opportunities at cutting-edge facilities. The university offers access to world-leading researchers and extensive fieldwork opportunities at renowned research stations including Heron Island Research Station and Moreton Bay Research Station.
Graduates pursue diverse careers including Finance Analyst (A$100-120K annually), Risk Manager (A$140-160K annually), Data Scientist, Environmental Compliance Officer, Business Systems Analyst, Marine Biologist, Project Archaeologist, Data Analyst, and Biomedical Technology Scientist. Upon completion, graduates may pursue accreditation with professional bodies including Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, and other professional organisations. The dual qualification opens opportunities in accounting firms, financial institutions, research organisations, government departments, environmental agencies, and multinational corporations globally.
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