Course details

Summary

Mathematical sciences is the key to analysing data and developing algorithms that turn numbers and figures into goals or projections. This is extremely valuable and those that can visualise data are highly sought after. The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences prepares you to take advantage of these growing career opportunities. Your final year includes valuable workplace experience, working on a project for an organisation related to your major.

Choosing a major is optional. If you want to study a broad range of papers, you can complete the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with no major.

Applied mathematics tells us about our world and helps predict what will happen next. Study the Applied Mathematics major in the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.

Whether you want to look at global warming patterns, figure out the structural integrity of a building or forecast economic trends – it all relies on applied mathematics. This major will give you the skills to carry out modelling research and the analysis of problems in the fields of engineering, science and business. With these skills you can be part of the solution to a vast array of complex issues facing the world.
Key features:

Tools to be a proactive problem-solver
Varied career options
A major research project for an industry organisation

Career opportunities:

Actuary
Control buyer/purchasing agent
Industrial engineering scientist
Market and financial analyst
Mathematician
Research analyst and associate
Secondary teacher

Entry criteria

Applicants must be 18 years old and have obtained a qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13.

Selection criteria

Preference will be given to applicants with one or more level 3 subjects from Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics
Students who do not have the above background may be directed to take certain papers in their first year of study
Interview may be required

Preferred New Zealand school subjects: Calculus, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

English Language Requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Computer-based: Total score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.0; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.