Career options for Mathematics and Statistics at Murdoch University

Our Degrees are changing.

In 2014, Part I (first year) units will be introduced with Part II (second year and higher) units becoming available in subsequent years. Detailed information about Part II will be available here from mid-2014.

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Career options

Mathematics and Statistics form the underpinnings of modern science and technology by offering science both a foundation of truth and a standard of certainty. Your employment outlook, as a Murdoch Mathematics and Statistics graduate, is brilliant, especially if you combine your studies with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors that will improve your prospects of achieving them.

Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineers design equipment and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production. They also work in a variety of manufacturing industries such as those producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They also work in healthcare, biotechnology, and business services.

Physical and Theoretical Chemist

Physical and Theoretical Chemists study the physical characteristics of atoms and molecules and the theoretical properties of matter and investigate how chemical reactions work. Their research may result in new and better energy sources.

Macromolecular Chemist

Macromolecular Chemists study the behaviour of atoms and molecules.