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Welcome to ECU's School of Science

Our World-Class teaching and research facilities are state-of-the-art. You will find a range of practical degrees within our computing and security discipline and our science and mathematics discipline. The degrees offer various teaching modes for flexibility and are combined with Work Integrated Learning programs with close industry links, to prepare you for a career in Australia and or internationally.

The degrees can lead to different careers in biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, counter terrorism security, cyber security, data science, environmental science and management, horticulture, information technology, mathematics, physics, sustainability and more.

About

ECU's School of Science offers a range of courses in the areas of Science and Computing & Security. When is comes to studying computing, security, science and the environment, ECU's teaching and research facilities are world-class.

Courses

Professionally accredited courses that offer a diverse and exciting mix of courses which are developed in consultation with industry groups and combine the latest theory with hands-on, practical experience.

Research

Our Research aims to find positive solutions to real-world problems related to the environment and the way we live and work. The research facilities provide a supportive and rewarding experience for research students.

Employability

Work Integrated Learning is a strong focus and a vital part of your science education at ECU. Find out all you need to know to start your journey.

Awards and Prizes

Every year, the School of Science recognises and rewards their outstanding high achieving students through the Schools Executive Dean’s List or the Prize Giving Award Ceremony.

Events and Activities

Our activities have been developed to showcase STEM, skills and attributes needed to work in these fields, foster a passion for the discipline and highlight career opportunities and offers engagement programs to school students and adult learners.

Teaching and Learning

In this section of the website you will find materials to help you with your studies, assignment writing, and where you can find support to help you through your academic journey.

Staff

Our staff have the knowledge and passion to help educate our science students throughout their journey.

Research

Our research

Our research is diverse, covering natural sciences, mathematics, physics, computer, security and technology. Our research aims to find positive solutions to real-world problems related to the environment and the way we live and work.

Research in the school is led by highly qualified, dedicated and internationally-recognised researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and strong links with industry and government to create research that makes a difference. Our researchers and facilities provide a supportive and rewarding experience for research students.

Find out more about our research

News and Events

Greener lithium products a step closer thanks to new ECU industry deal

Professor Hongqi Sun from the School of Science will be working with Australia's first lithium manufacturer Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia to drive the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors.

I study how radiation interacts with the environment - and the capsule lost in WA is a whole new ballgame

Madison Williams-Hoffman joins The Conversation to discuss her research focussing on detecting human-caused radioactive elements in the Australian environment.

Experts break down health risk of Alcoa mining

Professor Pierre Horwitz comments on mining in a water catchment and it's potential health threats on he Age.

Shock confession after telling sign exposed bank worker's scam

Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland comments on cyber security and similar scams to channel 7 News.

Teaching and Learning

If you need help with your studies, assignment writing, and where you can find support to help you through your academic journey, please view our Teaching and Learning site.

We have a range of resources available to help develop academic skills during your studies. The information includes Academic Integrity and Learning Resources.

More about Teaching and Learning

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The Student Hub on each campus is the first point of reference for all student enquiries.

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