Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) (BMaSc(Hons))

Program Code
HMASC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2017

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) program is available to high performing students and allows for deeper mathematical knowledge in a chosen discipline. Honours is a one-year program of additional study taken after the completion of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences and is suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. Honours degrees are highly regarded by employers as indicators of strong ability and creative thinking.
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)

There shall be a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:

  1. Electives to the value of 15 units
  2. An Honours Project to the value of 9 units, which may include a major in one of the following:
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Pure Mathematics
    • Statistics

Core Courses