About the course

Mathematics and statistics provide powerful tools for understanding the natural world and human endeavours, ranging from health care to logistics to economics. This coursework masters degree, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in mathematics and statistics to an advanced level. The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) provides excellent preparation for a specialist role in the workforce or graduate research in the field. The course is designed with flexibility in mind. Choose from one of five areas to specialise in: Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology, Operations Research and Industrial Optimisation, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Stochastic Processes and Mathematical Physics and Physical Combinatorics. In addition to compulsory subjects, you’ll be able to select electives from a broad range of advanced subjects – both from your chosen specialty and from others. You can even choose to take advanced subjects in physics, computer science or bioinformatics.

　　Career outcomes

　　Qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand due to a national shortage. Consequently, graduates of higher level degrees in these areas often attract head-hunters and above-average salaries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$102,080

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline: mathematics, statistics or mathematical physics, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% in the best 50 point in appropriate discipline studies at third year.

　　IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

　　TOEFL PBT: 577 + TWE 4.5

　　TOEFL IBT: 79 + Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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