• Length 3 years full-time
  • Minimum 144 Units
Admission requirements
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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

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Please note that if you are commencing your studies in semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment with an academic advisor. You can make an appointment by using our online booking system here. There will also be advisory sessions offered during the week before semester commences.

Mathematics is the study of universal patterns and structures and is the quantitative language of the world. It underpins information technology, computer science, engineering, and the physical sciences; and it plays an increasingly important role in the biological and medical sciences, economics, finance, environmental science, sociology and psychology. The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences provides the tools to study these patterns and structures and along the way you learn transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis, investigation and evidenced-based decision making.

Your program can concentrate on theoretical mathematics, or can extend to a range of applicable mathematical areas such as mathematical modelling, mathematical finance, mathematical economics, mathematical physics, and quantitative biology.



Single degree

In a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences single degree program you will study a total of 144 units (24 courses) and as a full time student you will need to take 24 units (4 courses) per semester. Of these courses you will need to complete a minimum of 12 core and advanced MATH courses (72 units) together with another 4 courses from the Science course list. You also can choose 8 elective courses (48 units) from any ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-mathematics subject, such as philosophy, history or computing. The choice is yours.

Summary:

This degree requires 144 units (24 courses)

A maximum of 60 units (10 courses) of 1000-level courses

  • 36 units (6 courses) of core MATH courses
  • A minimum of 36 units (6 courses) of advanced MATH 3000-level courses
  • 24 units from completion of courses from thethe Science course list
  • An average mark of 70% in core and advanced MATH courses must be maintained each semester to remain in the program
  • 48 units (8 course) from the Science course list or another ANU College



Double degree

The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.

In a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences double degree program you will study a total of 96 units (16 courses) and as a full time student you will take 4 courses per semester (24 units). However, in each semester you will be likely to take 2 courses from your Mathematical Sciences degree and 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.

Summary:

  • In a flexible double degree the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences component requires 96 units (16 courses)
  • 36 units (6 courses) of core MATH courses
  • A minimum of 36 units (6 courses) of advanced MATH 3000-level courses
  • 24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
  • An average mark of 70% in core and advanced MATH courses must be maintained each semester to remain in the program

Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units (4 course) each semester.

  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
  • You can’t study more than 4 courses (24 units) per semester, 8 courses (48 units) for the year.
  • You may take 1000-level courses later in your program.  But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Mathematical Sciences half of the double degree.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

There are two compulsory 1000 level courses you must take in your first year year:

Electives

Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences program.

Study Options

Single degree

This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units Science elective 6 units Science or non-science course Science or non-science course
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Science elective 6 units Science or non-science course Science or non-science course

Double degree

This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science . Please note that for some double degrees (e.g. with Bachelor of Engineering) you may only be able to take one course in semester 1 for your mathematical science degree. In these circumstances it is recommended that in your first year you take MATH1115, MATH1116.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units Science elective 6 units Degree B Course Degree B Course
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Science elective 6 units Degree B Course Degree B Course

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