Mathematics and Statistics

Major/Minor/Specialisation !GDA-SCI-SPC+1012 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016

Coordinator

Professor Aihua Xia

Contact

Email: aihuaxia@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

Entry Requirements: Prior studies in Mathematics and Statistics including at least two first year and three second or higher level subjects, with at least an H3 (65%) mark for each of the two best second or higher level subjects. If students have completed accelerated subjects then one fewer subject can be deemed appropriate.

Learning Outcomes:

The objectives of this diploma are to:

  • further the understanding of Mathematics and Statistics across a wide range of theoretical and practical topics;
  • encourage the development of abilities to think critically and independently;
  • provide a pathway for entry into graduate study in Mathematics and Statistics for students whose main undergraduate field of study was not Mathematics and/or Statistics.
Structure & Available Subjects:

The Mathematics and Statistics program consists of eight Coursework subjects only (100 points).

Subjects are chosen from three sources.

1. Advanced Discipline Subjects available to students enrolled into Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics). The advanced discipline subjects are clustered into four areas:

  • Applied Mathematics & Mathematical Physics
  • Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research Specialisation
  • Pure Mathematics
  • Statistics & Stochastic Processes.

2. Students may choose MAST90045 Systems Modelling and Simulation.

3. Students may select up to four subjects from latter-year, normally third year, undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics subjects subject to Departmental Program Coordinator approval.

Subject Options:

Subject prerequisites: For stream specific requirements please click here.

Coursework

It is recommended that students take at least three subjects from a single specialisation.

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Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Specialisation

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2016
12.50
Not offered in 2016
12.50
Not offered in 2016
12.5

Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research Specialisation

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2016
12.50
Not offered in 2016
12.5
Not offered in 2016
12.5

Pure Mathematics Specialisation

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2016
12.5
Not offered in 2016
12.5

Statistics and Stochastic Processes Specialisation

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2016
12.50

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Students may also choose the following:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Links to further information: http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:

This program has a start-year and a mid-year intake.

Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

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