Study Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) at The University of Melbourne in Australia, Faculty of Science

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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 outcomesQualified 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

CRICOS

094599G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$64,640.00 (US$ 42,599) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$64,640.00 (US$ 42,599) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year, AND Quantum mechanics studies at both second- and third-year university level. Studies in electrodynamics and statistical physics at third-year level is also recommended. Appropriate discipline studies may include Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Chemical Physics(or equivalents)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.