Bachelor of Advanced Science with a specialisation in Mathematics
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Overview
Undertake an advanced program of scientific research with specialist studies in astronomy and astrophysics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, palaeobiology, physics or software technology.
Designed for gifted and talented students, this elite program has a strong research focus. It provides the flexibility of a Bachelor of Science plus advanced units that are not available to other students. You'll have direct contact with researchers and academics and your skills will be nurtured with individual attention in a small select advanced science group.
In this degree you'll develop your problem-solving skills, independent and critical thinking and be exposed to cutting-edge research. You'll have the opportunity to undertake your own research project in third year and will gain practical experience in research laboratories and research groups.
The Bachelor of Advanced Science with a Major in Mathematics degree at Macquarie University is designed for gifted and talented students in the area of Mathematics. It is an elite program which has a strong research focus. It combines the flexibility of the Bachelor of Science with additional research focused, small group units that are designed to foster problem-solving skills, independent thinking and expose students to cutting edge research from the first year of study.
Key features
- The Bachelor of Advanced Science at Macquarie University has one of the highest ATAR cut-offs for a science program in Australia.
- As numbers are strictly limited, the small number of students in each study program enables you to receive individual attention, get to know the academic staff, and have direct contact with researchers.
- Opportunity to take part in research and gain practical experience working in research laboratories within the University as part of your degree. Students undertake a research project in third year.
- Students are offered a scholarship for a vacation research internship with staff in the appropriate discipline, normally during the summer vacation between their second and third years.
- Each student is assigned a mentor, a member of the academic staff and a more senior advanced science student that supports your needs and interests throughout your degree.
- Special advanced units form part of the degree that are not available to other students.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Those who are talented and gifted and interested in mathematics principally, or in any related fields of science, engineering and technology.
HECS Course fee
AUD $4,520 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 are prerequisites.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 42 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Science designated units | 42 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Advanced Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | MATH188 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics I | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | MATH388 | Mathematics III Advanced | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | Mathematics major | 24 | |||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 42 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this specialisation | 72 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Advanced Science in Mathematics has been accredited by the Australian Mathematical Society.
Career Opportunities
- data analysis
- engineering
- financial analysis
- IT and computing
- mathematical modelling
- mathematics teaching
- research and development
- statistical analysis
- university lecturing and research
Employers
- banks
- Buraeu of Meteorology
- CSIRO
- Defence Industry, DSTO
- education
- life insurance companies
- social security
- treasury
- utilities such as Telstra, AGL, and electricity companies
Profiles
Our Expertise
Professor Paul Smith
Head of Department, Mathematics
Paul Smith is the Head of the Mathematics Department at Macquarie University. He completed his PhD at Cambridge University, following undergraduate studies in Adelaide. He was appointed to the Chair of Mathematics at Macquarie University in 2002. His previous position was Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Dundee, Scotland, where he spent some twenty years building an international reputation in modern applied mathematics. He is interested in understanding phenomena in waves and non-linear dynamical systems by a synthesis of novel mathematical analysis, modelling and computation. Such theoretical studies have practical outcomes: he led the team which developed a device for imaging and detecting anti-personnel landmines (it was sucessfully deployed in Bosnia and elsewhere), and he holds patents for other similar devices. He regularly consults for government and industry in UK, USA and Australia.
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