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Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)Informal specialisationYear: 2023
Pure Mathematics
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 |
---|---|---|---|
MAST90012 | Measure Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90023 | Algebraic Topology | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
AND
Students must complete two compulsory specialisation subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST90097 | Algebraic Geometry | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
MAST90068 | Groups, Categories & Homological Algebra | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
MAST90020 | Functional Analysis | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
MAST90017 | Representation Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90029 | Differential Topology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90056 | Riemann Surfaces and Complex Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90124 | Advanced Topics in Geometry and Topology | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
MAST90132 | Lie Algebras | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90133 | Partial Differential Equations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90136 | Algebraic Number Theory | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
MAST90143 | Differential Geometry | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
Last updated: 10 November 2023