Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)
College of Science
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Higher C3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. In addition, a HC3 or OA2 is required in Mathematics.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2012): 455
A Level Grades (2012): AAA (A-Level) & c (AS)
Average intake: 20
Course overview
The Bachelor of Mathematical Science is an honours degree programme that covers all aspects of Mathematics and its applications, giving students a solid foundation in the Mathematical Sciences. As students advance through the programme they will choose a specialism: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics with Bioinformatics.
Course outline
Course Outline - Year 1
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- One of: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Physics
Course Outline - Year 2
Curriculum core consists of components from the following subjects:
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
Up to one third of second-year curriculum content may be made up from options within other Science subjects not listed above, subject to first year prerequisites
Course Outline - Year 3 and 4
Selection of specialised subjects from chosen areas of the Mathematical Sciences. Choices are flexible and possibilities include
- Mathematics: Advanced Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Geometry, Topology, Numerical Analysis, Financial Mathematics, Applied Algebra.
- Applied Mathematics: Modelling, Methods of Applied Mathematics, Partial Differential Equations, General Relativity and Cosmology, Fluid Mechanics and Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Elasticity, Nonlinear Systems
- Computer SciencE Advanced Programming and Software Engineering, Network-centric Computing, Cryptography, Advanced Operating Systems Statistics and Bioinformatics: Statistical Modelling and Methodological Developments, Stochastic Processes, Applied Statistics and Statistical Computing, Mathematical Biology, Modelling Biological Systems, Bayesian modelling with applications in Molecular Biology
- Further options
- Final Year Project
Further education
Graduates have a broad range of options for postgraduate work. Students can earn MSc or PhD degrees in all areas of the Mathematical Sciences. Interdisciplinary research opportunities are also available. For graduates who wish to broaden their general mathematical education before embarking on research, they can earn an MSc in Mathematical Science through further course work.
Find out more
The College of Science
T 353 91 492 332
F 353 91 494 578
E mary.kelly@nuigalway.ie
http://www.maths.nuigalway.ie/
