Course details

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is an opportunity for Bachelor of Science graduates to advance their qualifications.

Mathematics

Mathematics interacts with other disciplines and makes essential contributions to science, medicine and commerce as well as to many important contemporary areas of technology such as communications, linguistics and genetics. Wherever problems need to be solved, mathematics has a role to play.

Postgraduate study in Mathematics opens up a world of possibilities. It can enable you to indulge your academic enthusiasm or satisfy your intellectual curiosity, at the same time providing you with advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills applicable in any number of fields. The University of Auckland has the largest university mathematics department in New Zealand and is among the best in Australasia. A full range of courses are taught at postgraduate levels, with particular research strengths across the spectrum of mathematics, from algebra, combinatory, complex analysis and differential equations to mathematical modelling, functional analysis and operator theory, history of mathematics, numerical analysis, and topology. Many of the staff is leading figures in their area, with strong international reputations for their research. Honours graduates from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Auckland are sought after by some of the top universities in North America and Europe.

Requirements:

At least 75 points in 700 level Mathematics courses
Up to 45 points from approved 600 or 700 level courses in Mathematics or related subjects, with the approval of the Head of Department

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study in Mathematics opens up a world of possibilities. It can enable you to indulge your academic enthusiasm or satisfy your intellectual curiosity, at the same time providing you with advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills applicable in any number of fields. In this information age a postgraduate qualification in the mathematical sciences can place you well for a career in commerce, education, industry or science. Attractive opportunities exist in biotechnology, computing, finance, meteorology, systems analysis, school and university teaching, and many other fields; and Mathematics graduates with honours are particularly sought after.

Where could this programme take you?

Because science plays a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations, studying the sciences opens up a wide range of career opportunities.

Further study options

• Master of Science
• Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
• Master of Bioscience Enterprise
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Entry criteria

The prerequisite is a major in Mathematics, including (either MATHS 320 or 328) and MATHS 332, or an equivalent.

Note: Mathematics Education students may substitute MATHS 302 for one of these courses

English language requirements: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.