4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
Graduates can turn their passion for music and science into a unique career with this dual degree. They will develop their creative practice as a musician and gain the theoretical knowledge needed for a career performing, composing or researching music. The music component foregrounds practical music-making with individual lessons, a wide variety of ensembles, instrument and voice workshops and masterclasses with internationally acclaimed visiting artists. The science component develops skills in communication, problem- solving, critical thinking and scientific technical skills. Students can choose majors that complement their music studies or broaden their knowledge in other scientific fields. They can select their science studies from one of the broadest choices of science disciplines in Australia. For more information, visit https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/bachelors-music-science-2538
Information on the audition process is available on the School of Music website https://music.uq.edu.au/future-students/bachelor-music-auditions
The University of Queensland
Refer to Bachelor of Science.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science (Units 3 and 4, C); Audition
All applications for audition must be received by the School of Music by 25 August 2025.
Audition and pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills – applicants must nominate their preferred audition instruments (up to two) or intention to study composition on their QTAC application. See the School of Music’s for the list of permitted audition instruments as well as the application form for audition, which must be submitted directly to the School of Music. For the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Science the offer round is January 2026. Applicants must ensure they order their preferences accordingly. Refer to qtac.edu.au/applications/apply-here/preferences.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.15
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
92.30
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
94.60
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
83.45
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
83.45
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Number of students
<5*
Percentage of all students
<5*
Number of students
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<5*
Number of students
0
Percentage of all students
0.0%
Number of students
0
Percentage of all students
0.0%
Number of students
6
Percentage of all students
50.0%
Number of students
0
Percentage of all students
0.0%
Number of students
<5*
Percentage of all students
<5*
Number of students
12
Percentage of all students
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Refer to Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science.