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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
B.Ma.Sc.
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 3 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Bachelor |
This program has been specifically designed for those seeking the high level of mathematical and statistical training required in today’s high technology workplaces. The degree content has been designed to meet this need, providing a fixed pathway through the study of the mathematical sciences at Levels I, II and III. The first year provides the foundation of Mathematics and Statistics. The second year further develops the fundamental tools of Mathematics and Statistics. Third year allows specialisation into the streams of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics. Graduates may find employment in industry and commerce, government establishments, public service, teaching and research.
It is possible for high achieving students to undertake an additional year of study and obtain a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with Honours. An Honours qualification is highly valued by employers and is a suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. The Honours year includes a major project.
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 take courses to the value of at least 72 units. All first year students must pass level I courses to the value of at least 24 units. These must include Mathematics IA/IB, Mathematics for Information Technology I and Statistical Practice I. At second year students must pass level II courses to the value of at least 24 units. These include courses in the areas of Differential Equations and Fourier Series, Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, Multivariable Calculus, Operations Research, Statistical Modelling, Real Analysis and Algebra. At third year students must pass level III courses to the value of at least 24 units. Of these at least 21 units must be chosen from Applied Mathematics, and/or Pure Mathematics, and/or Statistics and must include a Communication Skills course. Elective courses from other disciplines are taken in years one to three.
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 solve real-world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2008 CSP IB | 29 |
| SATAC Code | 324421 |
| 2008 CSP TER | 84.75 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 4)
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 73 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 73 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 73 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 4)
It is possible to study in fields such as financial market analysis, information technology, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, game theory, computer graphics, real-time programming, software engineering and computer networking.
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
* At least one elective course must be a Level I course i.e. numbered in the range 1000-1999 |
| Level II |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
* At least three of the four elective courses must be Level II courses i.e. numbered in the range 2000-2999 Students wishing to complete majors in two Mathematical Sciences disciplines should enrol in the Level III compulsory course Communication Skills III in Semester 1 of Level II in lieu of the elective course. In the following year they should then complete 24 units of Level III Mathematical Sciences courses. |
| Level III |
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* Elective course must be Level III course i.e. numbered in the range 3000-3999 Electives: At each level, electives can be chosen from courses offered at that level towards a degree program at the University, provided that the student is eligible to do that course e.g. has satisfied the prerequisite/s, the course is not offered exclusively for a program other than the B Math Sc. Level III Mathematical Sciences courses Semester 1
Semester 2
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Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Opportunities for graduates occur over a wide range of occupations. They are employed in business, industry, the government sector and in research organisations.
Recent graduates have been employed by CSIRO, DSTO, consulting engineering firms, United Water, Santos, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, State and Federal Government agencies, and Universities and other research institutes all over the world.
Potential career opportunities include Systems Analyst, Systems Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Network Engineer, Scientific Data Analyst, Statistician, Telecommunications Analyst, Actuary, Business Data Analyst, Computer Programmer, Database Coordinator, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst, Internet and Web Programmer, Research Scientist, Stockbroker, Economist, Naval Architect, and Mathematics Teacher are some of the fields where graduates have found employment.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 1 Jul 2009
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