Master of Mathematical Sciences (MMaSc)

Program Code

MMSCI

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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

Overview

The Master of Mathematical Sciences allows students with a bachelor degree in the mathematical sciences or a related field to expand their knowledge in the mathematical sciences to an advanced level. Students may choose courses across the disciplines of applied mathematics, pure mathematics and statistics. These courses provide deep discipline-specific knowledge, as well as valuable training in academic literacy and research skills. In addition, students complete a substantial research project.

Applied mathematics uses mathematical techniques to answer questions about the world around us; such answers may be in the form of insights, explanations, solutions or predictions. Pure mathematics, mathematics for its own sake, studies abstract theories built by logical deduction that underpin modern science and technology. Statistics solves real-world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data.

The program enables students to build skills across all three areas, while providing sufficient flexibility for interested students to study a particular area in more depth.

The Master of Mathematical Sciences is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Master of Mathematical Sciences

There shall be a Master of Mathematical Sciences.

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Master of Mathematical Sciences, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  1. Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research project from one of the following disciplines:
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Mathematical Sciences
    • Pure Mathematics
    • Statistics
  2. Elective courses to the value of 36 units
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Research Project

To satisfy the requirements for Research Project students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Applied Mathematics

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
APP MTH 7300A Applied Mathematics Masters Project A 0
APP MTH 7300B Applied Mathematics Masters Project B 0
APP MTH 7300C Applied Mathematics Masters Project C 0
APP MTH 7300D Applied Mathematics Masters Project D 12

or

All of the following courses must be completed:

Mathematical Sciences

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
MATHS 7300A Mathematical Sciences Masters Project A 0
MATHS 7300B Mathematical Sciences Masters Project B 0
MATHS 7300C Mathematical Sciences Masters Project C 0
MATHS 7300D Mathematical Sciences Masters Project D 12

or

All of the following courses must be completed:

Pure Mathematics

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
PURE MTH 7300A Pure Mathematics Masters Project A 0
PURE MTH 7300B Pure Mathematics Masters Project B 0
PURE MTH 7300C Pure Mathematics Masters Project C 0
PURE MTH 7300D Pure Mathematics Masters Project D 12

or

All of the following courses must be completed:

Statistics

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
STATS 7300A Statistics Masters Project A 0
STATS 7300B Statistics Masters Project B 0
STATS 7300C Statistics Masters Project C 0
STATS 7300D Statistics Masters Project D 12
Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:00:29