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Mathematics and statistics offer essential methods for analyzing both natural phenomena and human activities across diverse fields like healthcare, supply chain management, and economic systems. This coursework-based master's program, featuring a significant research component, elevates your mathematical and statistical knowledge to an expert level. The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) serves as ideal training for specialized professional positions or advanced academic research. The curriculum emphasizes adaptability, allowing you to focus on one of five specialization tracks: Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology, Operations Research and Industrial Optimization, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Stochastic Processes, or Mathematical Physics and Physical Combinatorics. Alongside required courses, you'll have access to numerous elective options within your chosen specialization and beyond, including advanced coursework in physics, computer science, or bioinformatics.
Career prospects
With a nationwide shortage of skilled professionals, graduates with advanced qualifications in mathematics and statistics frequently receive recruitment offers and command premium salaries in the job market.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year. Appropriate discipline studies include Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics?(or equivalents).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.