Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

Macquarie University

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Overview The Bachelor of Mathematical Science is a degree focussed on mathematics and statistics designed to prepare you for a career as a mathematical sciences professional or to proceed to further study or research in this area.

The degree is designed to cater for students who have a strong high school … For more content click the Read More button below.

As well as providing you with a strong understanding of mathematical and statistical theory, the degree program will enable you to develop expertise in the use of modern mathematical and/or statistical software and work extensively with problems, data sets and scenarios drawn from real applications of mathematics and statistics to areas of interest to prospective employers.

The degree culminates in a capstone unit which will provide you with an opportunity to work with an external partner as part of a team, putting the skills you have acquired into practice, taking leadership of parts of the project and demonstrating your capacity to contribute effectively as a professional mathematician and/or statistician.The Bachelor of Mathematical Science is a degree focussed on mathematics and statistics designed to prepare you for a career as a mathematical sciences professional or to proceed to further study or research in this area.

The degree is designed to cater for students who have a strong high school background in mathematics, and will provide you with a solid grounding across the core mathematical disciplines as well as substantial depth in your chosen major(s) in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics while also equipping you with the computational, analytical and statistical skills required of a modern mathematical professional.

As well as providing you with a strong understanding of mathematical and statistical theory, the degree program will enable you to develop expertise in the use of modern mathematical and/or statistical software and work extensively with problems, data sets and scenarios drawn from real applications of mathematics and statistics to areas of interest to prospective employers.

The degree culminates in a capstone unit which will provide you with an opportunity to work with an external partner as part of a team, putting the skills you have acquired into practice, taking leadership of parts of the project and demonstrating your capacity to contribute effectively as a professional mathematician and/or statistician.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate well-developed, broad and coherent knowledge across the range of mathematical sciences, with an emphasis on deep understanding of one of the sub-disciplines.
2. Apply skills in mathematical and statistical analysis, including selection and implementation of appropriate methods; use of mathematical/statistical models and explanation of the results; and use of relevant technology and software, to solve problems in a range of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary projects.
3. Identify ethical issues as they arise in professional mathematical and/or statistical work and adhere to professional ethical standards when undertaking all aspects of this work.
4. Contribute to the management of complex projects undertaken in collaboration with others including industry partners, communicate effectively with team members and other interested parties and ensure the timely delivery of outcomes.
5. Display well-developed judgment and responsibility by producing mathematical and statistical reports suitable for oral and written presentations to both expert and non-expert audiences.

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