Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Admission requirements
Course aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study
Combined degree

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Specialist Mathematics or International Baccalaureate Mathematics (SL or HL) is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.

The Faculty also offers the Bachelor Mathematical Sciences (Honours) - 4 years.

Course 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 award, students will be able to:

proficiently use mathematical skills and knowledge to analyse and systematically develop complex systems
apply their 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.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

No more than 45 units of First Year topics may be counted towards the degree.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Students achieving a credit level average or better at the end of third year will be eligible to transfer to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) program.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
STAT1412 Data Analysis Laboratory (4.5 units)
STAT2700 Applied Statistics Laboratory (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)

Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

MATH2701 Principles of Analysis (4.5 units)
MATH2702 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.5 units)
MATH2711 Several Variable Calculus (4.5 units)
MATH2712 Algebra (4.5 units)
STAT2701 Statistical Project (4.5 units)
STAT2702 Probability (4.5 units)
COMP2781 Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)

Plus 4.5 units of elective topics from across the University

Core - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

MATH3701 Numerical Analysis (4.5 units)
MATH3702 Methods of Applied Mathematics (4.5 units)
MATH3711 Complex Analysis (4.5 units)
MATH3712 Partial Differential Equations (4.5 units)
STAT3701 Statistical Science (4.5 units)
STAT3702 Stochastic Processes (4.5 units)