Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours)
University of Wollongong
About
The Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) deepens and extends study in the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics, which provides the tools and develops the skills required for advanced modelling and analysis in the medical and health sciences sector.A Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) degree considerably widens career opportunities and serves as an initial preparation for employment as a professional medical mathematician/statistician.
It also satisfies the entry requirement for higher research studies such as a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Structure
A candidate will complete a thesis (worth 25% of overall degree) in an area of interest under the close supervision of one or more members of staff in the discipline. The other 75% of the degree consists of coursework subjects chosen from those offered by the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics (SMAS) or the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), with the approval of the BMedMath Honours Coordinator.
The overall grade of Honours is determined by Method 1 (as described in the Coursework Rules).
The Honours Guide provides detailed information for SMAS students. Students should also refer to the University Code of Practice - Honours.
Students must complete one of the following two programs of study.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH493 | Medical Mathematics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| MATH451 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics A | 12 | Autumn |
| MATH452 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics B | 12 | Spring |
| One 300- or 400-level Science subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
| One 300- or 400-level MATH/STAT/INFO subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT493 | Medical Statistics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| STAT451 | Advanced Topics in Statistics A | 12 | Autumn |
| STAT452 | Advanced Topics in Statistics B | 12 | Spring |
| One 300- or 400-level Science subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
| One 300- or 400-level MATH/STAT/INFO subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in mathematics or statistics. 2 Demonstrate well-developed cognitive and technical skills in mathematics or statistics to select and apply mathematical or statistical methods to analyse and generate solutions to complex, medically related problems. 3 Transmit mathematical or statistical knowledge, skills and ideas to others. 4 Apply knowledge and skills ethically to demonstrate autonomy and well-developed judgement as a medical mathematician or statistician.
Institution
