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Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

Mathematics and statistics provide powerful tools for understanding the natural world and human endeavours, ranging from health care to logistics to economics. This coursework masters degree, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in mathematics and statistics to an advanced level. Customise the course to suit your…

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Applied And Pure Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics (General), Statistics
The University of Melbourne

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mathematics and statistics provide powerful tools for understanding the natural world and human endeavours, ranging from health care to logistics to economics.

This coursework masters degree, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in mathematics and statistics to an advanced level.

Customise the course to suit your interests

The course is designed with flexibility in mind. Choose from one of four areas to specialise in:

  • Pure Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics
  • Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research
  • Statistics and Stochastic Processes.

In addition to compulsory subjects, you’ll be able to select electives from a broad range of advanced subjects both from your chosen specialty and from others.

You can even choose to take advanced subjects in physics, computer science or bioinformatics.

The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is a 200-point course, made up of:

  • Discipline subjects (137.5 points), including compulsory subjects and electives
  • A professional skills subject (12.5 points)
  • A research project (50 points, or 25 points with approval and other subjects to compensate).

Career outcomes

Qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand due to a national shortage. Consequently, graduates of higher level degrees in these areas often attract head-hunters and above average salaries.

Our graduates go on to work as data scientists and analysts, macro economists, quant analysts and data engineers.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The University of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.

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The University of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.

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