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Mathematical Physics and Physical Combinatorics

Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)Informal specialisationYear: 2023

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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: 10 November 2023

Structure

62.5 credit points

Students must complete two compulsory specialisation subjects:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST90060 Mathematical Statistical Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90067 Advanced Methods: Transforms Not available in 2023 12.5
MAST90030 Advanced Discrete Mathematics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

Students must select three elective specialisation subjects:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MAST90103 Random Matrix Theory Not available in 2023 12.5
MAST90069 Introduction to String Theory Not available in 2023 12.5
MAST90132 Lie Algebras
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90065 Exactly Solvable Models
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST90031 Enumerative Combinatorics Not available in 2023 12.5
MAST90064 Advanced Methods: Differential Equations
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Last updated: 10 November 2023