Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Our Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences challenges you to explore the full breadth and depth of mathematical learning. You will: learn from award-winning researchers and teachers in state-of-the-art facilities build fundamental statistical and mathematical knowledge hone your creativity, rigour, logical thinking, professionalism and research skills delve into abstract theories that underpin…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences challenges you to explore the full breadth and depth of mathematical learning. You will:
- learn from award-winning researchers and teachers in state-of-the-art facilities
- build fundamental statistical and mathematical knowledge
- hone your creativity, rigour, logical thinking, professionalism and research skills
- delve into abstract theories that underpin modern science
- create, collect, analyse and model data.
Majors are available in:
- Applied mathematics
- Pure mathematics
- Statistics.
Where could it take you?
Our maths graduates go on to all sorts of fascinating careers in technology-led industries. You could crunch numbers for business start-ups as a data scientist or work on modelling to predict the weather. You might be an actuary, applying probability and statistics to insurance and banking. Perhaps you’ll design digital games or pursue rocket science.
Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses.
Degree Structure:
Students take courses to the value of at least 72 units comprising a core mathematical sciences requirement together with a number of electives. Students must complete at least 18 units of level III courses chosen from Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics together with Communication Skills.
A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest, without narrowing future career options. Majors are available in: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics.
Students who perform well can undertake an additional year of study to obtain an Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences. An honours qualification is highly valued by employers and is suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. The honours year includes a major project.
Areas of Specialisation
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences allows students to choose a specialisation in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics.
Majors:
Applied Mathematics: Learn about mathematical theories and work on projects that apply mathematics to solve real-world problems.
Pure Mathematics: Study mathematics in its purest form. Delve into the abstract theories built by logical deduction that underpin modern science and technology.
Statistics: The Statistics major focusses on the creation, collection, modelling and analysis of data to draw conclusions, inform decision-making, solve problems and direct business development.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
