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Master of Mathematical Sciences

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Degree Structure

The Master of Mathematical Sciences program requires 72 units, with

  • at least 30 units from group 1 and 2, of which at least 18 units should be from group 2.
  • 24 units from group 3 including at least 12 units of MATH8701

Group 1:  Courses with a code in the range MATH6100 - MATH6199

Group 2:  Courses with a code in the range MATH6200 - MATH6299

Group 3:   MATH8701 Mathematics Research Project, MATH8702 Mathematics Reading Course

Each student's program of study and assessment will be individually tailored to the interests and vocational requirements of the student, in consultation with the course coordinator.

Students may enrol in related graduate courses offered by other programs with the permission of the course coordinator and may be permitted to include the following 2 courses in their program if they are necessary background: 

  • MATH2405 (Mathematical Methods 1 Honours)
  • MATH2406 (Mathematical Methods 2 Honours)

Some courses will only be offered if there is staff available and sufficient student interest. 


The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.

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