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MSc Mathematical Sciences

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For details of this programme please see the Department of Mathematical Sciences Masters page.

Qualifications and durations

Full-time MSc 1 year
Part-time MSc 2 years

Overview

This Masters programme is designed to prepare students for research, either as research students in universities, or professional mathematicians/statisticians/probabilists with a postgraduate training. It complements the MSc in Modern Applications of Mathematics and the MSc in Mathematical Biology also on offer in the department, and uses units on offer within the existing MMath programme. This MSc is particularly suitable for candidates with interests and backgrounds in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and probability with a broad range of units on offer from all areas of the mathematical sciences. Applications from appropriately qualified overseas students are strongly encouraged.

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Entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences. The minimum non-graduate qualifications acceptable for admission to the University of Bath are:

Membership of recognised professional institutions of at least graduate status as a result of examination.
The following qualifications are acceptable for admission to a preliminary course in preparation for courses leading to a Masters Degree.
BTEC Higher National Qualifications in an appropriate subject with at least five merits in designated modules where appropriate.
Equivalent qualifications taken prior to 1986.
Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in industry, in teaching or a government establishment, together with authorship of technical papers of an acceptable academic standard.
For taught MSc only, the Vordiplom of a German University with mention “gut” or “sehr gut”.

English requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in the TWE or 92 (internet-based test) with not less than 21 in each of the components.