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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 324691
2011
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) is designed for high achieving students seeking mathematical and statistical training with a strong emphasis on research skill development.
As with the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, students in the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) undertake a structured program of study that introduces the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics and leads to a specialisation in at least one of the major areas of applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics. Exposure to the research culture across the breadth of the mathematical sciences is developed through the courses Advanced Mathematical Perspectives II and Advanced Mathematical Perspectives III, which are specific to this program.
Mathematical sciences courses are in the areas of applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics. Applied mathematics courses cover topics that aim to achieve a balance between mathematical theories and practical applications of mathematics in the world around us. Pure mathematics courses are fundamental to applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, mathematical physics and many other areas of application and they also offer valuable training in rigour and logical thinking. Statistics courses provide the training to enable graduates to solve real-world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data.
Students in the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) will have the early opportunity to engage with the academic and research culture within the School through participation in the School colloquium and seminar series.
To remain in this highly competitive program, students must maintain a high Grade Point Average (GPA) throughout their candidature.
Students completing the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) will be automatically eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with Honours. Honours consists of one further year of full-time study including a research component. The Honours degree allows specialisations in pure mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. The Honours degree is highly regarded by employers and provides suitable preparation for postgraduate study.
- Program Structure
Students take courses to the value of at least 72 units comprising a core Mathematical Sciences requirement together with a number of electives.
Please note: Year 12 applicants must obtain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 95 or higher (or equivalent) for entry into this program.
- Assessment
Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, project work and exams.
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SATAC Code 324691 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $4,520Mid-year entry? Yes Deferment? Yes - 2 year Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Prerequisites SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and Specialist Mathematics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3).
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and Specialist Mathematics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3).
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
Tertiary transfer will be available only into first year of the program in 2013.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be eligible to compete using your result in the STAT. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
- Other Entry Pathways
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 324691International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,500 CRICOS 075809E Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,500 Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and Specialist Mathematics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3).
- Higher Education applicants
- Areas of Specialisation
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) allows students to choose a specialisation in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics.
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
Level I
Semester I
- COMP SCI 1012 Scientific Computing (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units)
- Level I Electives (6 units)*
Semester II
- MATHS 1008 Mathematics for Information Technology (3 units)
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units)
- STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis & Modelling (3 units)
- Level I Elective (3 units)*
*Please refer to electives note below for list of approved elective courses.
Level II
Semester I
- MATHS 2101 Multivariable & Complex Calculus (3 units)
- MATHS 2102 Differential Equations (3 units)
- MATHS 2103 Probability & Statstics (3 units)
- Level II Elective (3 units)
Semester II
- MATHS 2100 Real Analysis (3 units)
- Level II Electives (9 units)*
*Please refer to electives note below for list of approved elective courses.
Level III
Semester I
- Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics Electives (12 units)*
Semester II
- MATHS 3015 Communication Skills III
- Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics Electives (6 units)*
- Level III Elective (3 units)*
*Please refer to electives note below for list of approved elective courses.
Students are required to complete a major in one of the Mathematical Science disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statstics. A major consists of 12 units. Please refer to the Program Rules for the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) for information on major requirements - https://adelaide.edu.au/calendar/ug/
Electives
Level I, II & III electives may be chosen from the following list of Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science courses OR from courses offered by Humanities and Social Sciences (Advanced Level courses), Economics, Commerce and Sciences, chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) - https://adelaide.edu.au/calendar/ug/
Level I
Computer Science- COMP SCI 1003 Internet Computing (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1102 Object Oriented Programming (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1103 Algorithm Design & Data Structures (3 units)
Level II
Applied Mathematics- APP MTH 2105 Optimisation and Operations Research (3 units)
- MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods (3 units)
- PURE MTH 2106 Algebra III (3 units)
- STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling & Inference (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2002 Dtatbase & Information Systems (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2005 Systems Programming C & C++(3 units)
- COMP SCI 2006 Introduction to Software Engineering (3 units)
Level III
Applied Mathematics- APP MTH 3000 Computational Mathematics III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3001 Applied Probability III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3002 Fluid Mechanics III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3004 Mathematical Biology III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3010 Variational Methods & Optimal Control III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3012 Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3013 Deifferntial Equations III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3014 Optimisation III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3016 Random Processes III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3017 Waves III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3019 Mathematical Modelling in Nanotechnology III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3020 Stochastic Decision Theory III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3002 Topology & Analysis III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3003 Number Theory III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3007 Groups & Rings III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3009 Integration & Real Analysis III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3012 Fields & Geometry III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3018 Coding & Cryptology III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3019 Complex Analysis III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3020 Methods of Modern Mathematics III (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3021 Logic & Computability (3 units)
- PURE MTH 3022 Geometry of Surfaces III (3 units)
- STATS 3001 Statistical Modelling III (3 units)
- STATS 3003 Sampling Theory & Practice III (3 units)
- STATS 3005 Time Series III (3 units)
- STATS 3006 Mathematical Statistics III (3 units)
- STATS 3008 Biostatistics III(3 units)
- COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3002 Programming Techniques (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3005 Computer Architecture (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3007 Artificial Intelligence (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3009 Advanced Programming Paradigms (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3012 Distributed Systems (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3013 Event Driven Computing (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3014 Computer Graphics (3 units)
- Career Opportunities
Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Opportunities for graduates occur over a range of occupations such as business analyst, criminologist, climatologist, teacher, statistician, operations research analyst, mathematical modeller, logistician, software developer and more.
Recent graduates from the School have been employed by a diverse range of business, industry, government, research and academic organisations all over the world.
Potential careers
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