athematics

This programme is not currently offered, please select another.

Programme Short Name:	BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN200 MPG CAO Points Range 2015: 510 - 625 Length of Course: 4 Years DN200 Places: 402 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics (Min OB3/HD3), one laboratory science subject or Applied Mathematics or Geography (Min OB3/HD3). Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Important advice: We recommend that all students in Mathematics should have a minimum Grade HB3 in Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics or equivalent. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	If you enjoy Mathematics or have an aptitude for logical thinking, UCD’s four-year degree in Mathematical Science is an ideal choice for you. Set up in response to the demands of business and industry for people trained in analytical thinking, it’s a highly respected and fully flexible degree. You will learn the accurate and concise language of Mathematics that underpins many of the technological advances of the modern world and how to model mathematically a wide variety of real-world problems and present your solutions clearly.
What will I study?	This is a sample pathway for a degree in Mathematical Science. Topics include statistical modelling, probability theory, computational science, cryptography, financial mathematics and actuarial statistics. First Year Statistics Mathematics Applied and Computational Mathematics Physics Elective modules Second Year Mathematical Science (including Statistics, Mathematics and Applied and Computational Mathematics) Elective modules Third Year Statistics Mathematics Applied and Computational Mathematics Elective modules Fourth Year Statistics Mathematics Applied and Computational Mathematics All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include lectures, practicals and tutorials. Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities. For detailed information on subject content click the relevant link below: First Year Second Year Third & Fourth Year
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	There is a high demand for Mathematical Science graduates in communications and information technology, coding and cryptography, education, finance and banking, government statistics, healthcare, mathematical and statistical modelling, meteorology and climate research, pharmaceutical research, software design, statistical and agricultural research and the civil service. With a Mathematical Science degree, you’ll be well equipped to pursue research at MSc or PhD level in disciplines including actuarial science, applied mathematics, bio-mathematics, climate science, coding and cryptography, computational science, financial mathematics, mathematics, meteorology and statistics.
International Study Opportunity:	Students may apply to study abroad for a semester or year in third year in a range of worldwide universities. Potential universities include: University of Texas at Austin, USA University of California, USA University of Perugia, Italy University of Konstanz, Germany
Student Profile	"I knew I wanted to study a mathematically based degree in university so I kept my options open and started a BSc Science degree in UCD. The flexibility of this programme was a big attraction, with the range of modules I could take in pure Maths, Applied Maths and Statistics key in making me choose UCD Science. During my first two years I realised I really enjoyed Theoretical Maths, Applied Maths and Statistics and I'm now studying towards a BSc Mathematical Science degree. The degree offers a range of theoretical and applied modules, with lots of hands-on data analysis using computer software, and some computer programming. I hope to find a job in Statistics where I can apply my statistical, data modelling skills and my applied maths modelling skills." Conor Cronin
Related Programs:	Actuarial & Financial Studies Economics & Finance
Pathway
Contact Information:	Nuria García Ordiales UCD School of Mathematical Sciences Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 2560 Email: nuria.garcia@ucd.ie