BMSC Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

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Overview

Mathematics provides a language to understand, model and describe the world around us. Studying mathematics allows you to learn and apply this language to solve both theoretical and real-world problems, while also encountering many profound and beautiful concepts.

With an emphasis on applied mathematics, this degree covers all the major areas of modern mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, analysis and statistics. Because of their modelling and critical thinking skills and their deep knowledge of quantitative reasoning, mathematical science graduates are highly sought in a wide range of occupations across many industries, including finance, business, health, engineering and social sciences.

The course is also available as an exit award from the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) - 4 years, subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below.

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met.

2. Students are required to select 18 units of topics where requisites are met from the same topic prefix, within the College of Science and Engineering where no more than 9 units are at level 1.

3. With the permission of the Course Coordinator and with the agreement of the industry partner, the practicum topics may be extended by six months by enrolling in the topic COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience. COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience does not attract fees or HECS payments. International students, please be aware that your student visa conditions may restrict you from undertaking COMP3741 within Australia. Please see the Topic Coordinator for further details.

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units

Core18 Units

Option4.5 Units

Option9 Units

Elective4.5 Units

Year 236 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option9 Units

Elective4.5 Units

Year 336 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option 13.5 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Pre-requisites

English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

A strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of applied mathematics and statistics
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
An ability to critically analyse and evaluate mathematical and statistical information, to create models and solve problems
The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
Preparation for future professional roles as a mathematician

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a mathematically-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Proficiently use mathematical skills and knowledge to analyse and systematically develop complex systems

Demonstrate a broad understanding of the mathematical sciences discipline

Apply your skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner

Communicate effectively with other mathematicians and the wider global community

Work professionally as an individual and in a team

Develop mathematical solutions that address problems arising from a variety of social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts

Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of mathematics and statistics

Associations

Course/Exit award association

Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association