Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)
| Course Information | |
|---|---|
| Assumed knowledge | Mathematics Extension 2. |
| Duration | 3 years full-time 6 years part-time |
| Information for Domestics Students | |
|---|---|
| UAC Course code | 512042 |
| 2012 ATAR Cut-off | 98.35 |
| Commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution | Undergraduate indicative student contribution for a CSP commencing from 1 January 2012 is $4,938 per year of full-time study. More information. |
| Information for International Students | |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 000719E |
| Admission requirements | Academic admission requirements |
| Tuition fees | Undergraduate indicative tuition fee commencing from 1 January 2012 is $36,000 per year of full-time study. |
| Is mid-year entry available? | No |
| English language requirements | Standard - view details |
Course overview
The advanced mathematics course is similar in structure to both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Advanced). This course is for you if you are a highly talented student who wants to combine your interest in mathematics with some other area of science or technology.
Course structure
In this course, you will study the majority of your mathematics material at the advanced level or as part of the Talented Student Program. You also have the opportunity to complement your study with other advanced science units of study and challenging units from other faculties.
In the advanced mathematics course, you must major in mathematics, statistics, or financial mathematics and statistics. To stay in the BSc (Advanced Mathematics) course, you have to meet minimum progression requirements. If you miss out on a place initially, you may qualify for admission part-way through your science course. If you choose to do Honours in mathematics you will spend an additional year studying and doing research.
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Intermediate Maths Adv. | Intermediate Maths Adv. | Senior Maths Adv. | Senior Maths Adv. |
| Junior Science Elective 1 | Junior Science Elective 1 | Intermediate Maths Adv. | Intermediate Maths Adv. | Senior Maths Adv. | Senior Maths Adv. |
| Junior Science Elective 2 | Junior Science Elective 2 | Intermediate Science Elective | Intermediate Science Elective | Major 2 or Elective | Major 2 or Elective |
| Elective | Elective | Intermediate or Senior Science Elective | Intermediate or Senior Science Elective | Major 2 or Elective | Major 2 or Elective |
| 24 CREDIT POINTS | 24 CREDIT POINTS | 24 CREDIT POINTS | 24 CREDIT POINTS | 24 CREDIT POINTS | 24 CREDIT POINTS |
Special Studies Program (SSP)
If you are keen to extend your mathematics interests beyond the scope of the undergraduate program, you can take part in the special studies program run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics in first and second year. Around thirty students currently participate. Students may also be invited into the Faculty's Talented Student Program.
Other ways to study advanced mathematics
You can do advanced mathematics units if you are a good student in another course, including the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science and most combined courses. You can combine your BSc (Advanced Mathematics) with Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering, IT and Law.
Career Opportunities
A course in mathematics or statistics opens doors to a very wide range of career possibilities. By studying mathematics you can develop important skills which are valued by many different types of employers - the ability to solve problems, think logically, construct mathematical and computer models, and research and analyse complex situations. You will find that these sorts of skills are useful in many different careers and never go out of date.
After your first course there are many opportunities to acquire more specialised expertise in the mathematical sciences or in other areas. For example, if you intend to pursue research in mathematics, you should consider honours, masters and PhD programs. If your interests lie elsewhere, you could consider taking graduate law, a masters course in commerce or some other specialised training to complement your mathematical skills. Building your mathematics abilities is always easier the earlier you do it in your career training.
As a mathematician or statistician, you could be employed by government or private research organisations, banking or financial institutions, insurance companies, engineering, software, telecommunications or mining industries, market research and analysis, schools or other educational institutions, or a government scientific or defence enterprise.
Check the following websites for examples of currently available job opportunities:
Australian Mathematical Society
Statistics Jobs in Australia and New Zealand