Bachelor of Science and Master of Mathematical Sciences

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Overview

In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.

This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.

Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.

About this course

Become a leader in the field of mathematics and statistics. This degree is designed to give you deep training in mathematical sciences and will also assist you if you wish to transition from undergraduate studies to research in mathematical sciences in the future. You can focus on mathematics, statistics, financial mathematics and statistics, or data science.

You will complete a program in mathematical sciences, which includes a major in mathematics, statistics or data science.

A minor or second major can also be taken from those available for those offered by our academic schools:

Subject areas

Shared pool

Admission, fees and how to apply

Depends on your qualification, citizenship status

The details on this page based on your selections are a guide only, and are subject to change.

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How to apply

Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Current students applying to transfer from one bachelor degree to another, apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the transferring courses page. Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor degree must apply through UAC. For other useful information, visit our How to Apply page.

Refer to the UAC website . Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.

Starting date

Semester 1 (March) and/or Semester 2 (August)

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Standard closing dates:

Direct Applicants:

For entry in Semester 1, the application deadline is 31 January of the commencing year.

For entry in Semester 2, the application deadline is 30 June of the commencing year. We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details. UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website

Starting date

Semester 1 (March) and/or Semester 2 (August)

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What you'll study

Master of Mathematical Sciences topics

Algebra
Advanced Mathematical Methods
Applied Analysis
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Computational Mathematics
Computational Statistics
Financial Mathematics
Financial Statistics
Geometry
Mathematics
Mathematical Physics Measure Theory
Nonlinear Systems
Probability
Representation Theory
Statistics
Statistical Theory
Topology.

Units of Study

Applying for admission

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Sample study plan

Bachelor of Science and Master of Mathematical Sciences

Year	Sem	Unit of study
1	1	Calculus and Linear Algebra	Intro to Statistical Methods	Elective	Major 2
	2	Calculus and Statistics	Informatics: Data and Computation	OLE	Major 2
2	1	Probability and Estimation Theory	Maths Selective	Elective	Major 2
	2	Optimisation and Financial Maths	Maths Selective	OLE	Major 2
3	1	Financial Derivatives	Convex Analysis and Optimal Control or Mathematical Computing	Major 2 / Elective	Major 2
	2	Stochastic Processes	SStatistical Inference or Applied Linear Models	Major 2 / Elective	Major 2
4		Master of Mathematical Sciences topics
5		Research project

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics Extension 2.

Prerequisites

This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.