Applied Mathematical Sciences MSc/Diploma

  • Delivery: Full Time, Part Time
  • Programme type: Taught Programme
  • Study location:
  • Edinburgh
  • Entry date:
  • September

Overview

Applied Mathematical Sciences offers a clear and relevant gateway into a successful career in business, education or scientific research. The programme arms students with the essential knowledge required by all professional mathematicians working across many disciplines. You will learn to communicate ideas effectively to peers and others, as well as the importance of research, planning and self-motivation.

Programme duration

Award

Duration

MSc

One year

Diploma

9 months

Also available part-time over 2 to 3 years.

Overview

Applied Mathematical Sciences offers a clear and relevant gateway into a successful career in business, education or scientific research. The programme arms students with the essential knowledge required by all professional mathematicians working across many disciplines. You will learn to communicate ideas effectively to peers and others, as well as the importance of research, planning and self-motivation.

Programme duration

Award

Duration

MSc

One year

Diploma

9 months

Also available part-time over 2 to 3 years.

Programme content

Students will take a total of 8 courses, 4 in each of the 1st and 2nd Semesters followed by a 3-month Project in the summer.  A typical distribution for this programme is as follows: 

Core courses:

  • Modelling and Tools;
  • Optimization;
  • Dynamical Systems;
  • Applied Mathematics (recommended);
  • Applied Linear Algebra (recommended). 

Optional Courses: 

  • Mathematical Ecology;
  • Functional Analysis;
  • Numerical Analysis of ODEs;
  • Pure Mathematics;
  • Statistical Methods;
  • Stochastic Simulation;
  • Software Engineering Foundations;
  • Mathematical Biology and Medicine;
  • Partial Differential Equations;
  • Numerical Analysis;
  • Geometry. 

Typical project subjects:

  • Pattern Formation of Whole Ecosystems;
  • Climate Change Impact;
  • Modelling Invasive Tumour Growth;
  • Simulation of Granular Flow and Growing Sandpiles;
  • Finite Element Discretisation of ODEs and PDEs;
  • Domain Decomposition;
  • Mathematical Modelling of Crime;
  • The Geometry of Point Particles;
  • Can we Trust Eigenvalues on a Computer?

Entry requirements

Preferably, but not exclusively a First or Second Class Honours degree in a suitable numerate science or engineering subject.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:

  • 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
  • 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
  • 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)

Tuition fees

Fees for this programme can be found on our Tuition fees page.

Scholarships & bursaries