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Mathematical Physics and Physical Combinatorics

Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)Informal specialisationYear: 2022

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Overview

The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is a coursework masters degree incorporating a substantial research project.

The course is a flexible program that allows students to study subjects across Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Physics, Physical Combinatorics, Operations Research, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics, Probability and Stochastic Processes. Subjects are taught at an advanced level and form an ideal preparation for research in Mathematics and Statistics, including doctoral (PhD) studies.

The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) also gives students the opportunity to undertake a professional skills component, and is a pathway to PhD study or to the workforce.

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Structure

62.5 credit points

Students must complete two compulsory specialisation subjects:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST90060 Mathematical Statistical Mechanics Not available in 2022 12.5
MAST90067 Advanced Methods: Transforms
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90030 Advanced Discrete Mathematics Not available in 2022 12.5

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Students must select three elective specialisation subjects:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST90103 Random Matrix Theory
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90069 Introduction to String Theory
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90132 Lie Algebras Not available in 2022 12.5
MAST90065 Exactly Solvable Models Not available in 2022 12.5
MAST90031 Enumerative Combinatorics
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90064 Advanced Methods: Differential Equations Not available in 2022 12.5

Last updated: 12 November 2022