MSc Mathematical Science

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

This MSc programme combines a taught masters and a dissertation. It is an extremely versatile programme, giving students the opportunity to choose from a range of modules and projects from the different disciplines of Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics within the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics.

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School engages with research of international renown
Several members in the UCD School of Mathematical Sciences are involved in the UCD Complex Adaptive Systems Laboratory (CASL) and the Insight Centre for Data Analytics.
Opportunity to combine one or more disciplines from the mathematical sciences

Careers & Employability

Numeracy, organisation and problem-solving skills are required in areas such as the trading floor of an investment bank, the mathematics classroom, predicting the weather and in the insurance industry. Some of the careers chosen by our graduates include working as researchers in mathematics (both in academia and industry), actuarial consultants, risk analysts, meteorologists, IT consultants, second and third level teaching.

Prospective employers include Aquamarine Power, Alcatel-Lucent, BureauVeritas, Campbell Scientific, IBM, IFSC, Intel, Google, Lloyds, Marine Institute, Met Eireann, Microsoft, Nokia, Norkom, Numerica Corporation, OpenHydro, Paddy Power, Phillips, RIM, Simula Research and the Tyndall Institute.

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Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

The UCD MSc Mathematical Science is designed for mathematics and applied mathematics graduates with a passion for their subject and a desire to up skill to a level required to embark on a career in research.

Vision and Values Statement

This programme is aimed at students who wish to gain a deep understanding of mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics at the graduate level and will equip such students with the skills necessary to carry out research at the frontier of mathematical knowledge. We expect our students to gain a thorough understanding of mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics at the graduate level, as well as a broad understanding of areas of modern mathematical science under active research.We expect our students to become autonomous learners and researchers capable of setting their own research agenda. They will be capable of solving relevant problems in the language of mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. Our graduates will be suitably qualified for research at the PhD level in an area of mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics, and will be valued for their technical knowledge and research skills. Equally, our graduates will be in demand by employers for their ability to use the tools they have learned to explain, describe and predict.We value students who already have a strong mathematical training and are motivated to take this understanding further. We aim to provide a teaching and learning environment that develops confidence and independence through a wide variety of interactive formats, both inside and outside the classroom.

Programme Outcomes

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the foundations of mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics
Demonstrate familiarity with the areas of mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics currently under active research
Undertake excellent research at an appropriate level
Use the language of logic to reason correctly and make deductions
Approach problems in an analytical, precise and rigorous way
Apply mathematical reasoning and techniques to formulate and solve problems
Model real-world problems in a mathematical framework
Analyze and interpret data, find patterns and draw conclusions
Work independently and be able to pursue a research agenda
Give oral presentations of technical mathematical material at a level appropriate for the audience
Prepare a written report on technical mathematical content in clear and precise language

What modules can I take?

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

MSc Mathematical Science (T017) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7570
nonEU fee per year - € 18600

***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Entry Requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Applied Mathematics or Theoretical Physics. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.
Applicants who have been awarded an upper second class honours or higher in the Higher Diploma in Mathematical Sciences are eligible for the programme.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

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Testimonial

Staff Profile
Professor Frederic Dias
ERC Advanced Grant Awardee and Science Foundation Ireland Principal Investigator in the UCD School of Mathematical Sciences

We study the formation of extreme waves on the surface of the ocean. These waves can be damaging and are a threat to navigation and possibly to wave energy converters in the future when they are operational. Better forecasting extreme waves is a key focus for my research. This area of research requires knowledge in statistics, fluid mechanics, wave motion, partial differential equations and numerical modelling.

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How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

MSc Mathematical Science FT (T017)

Duration

1 Years

Attendance

Full Time

Deadline

Closed

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