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Mathematics

Applied and computational mathematics are among the most interwoven and interdisciplinary of all research areas, encompassing modelling, analysis, algorithm development, and simulation for problems arising throughout the sciences and engineering.

Swinburne University of Technology provides an interactive research environment for post graduate students interested in exploring the mathematical properties of systems in atmosphere/ocean science, high temperature physics, fluid dynamics, molecular dynamics, financial mathematics, computational biology and any number of other disciplines.

In accord with their interests and background, post graduate students may take their doctorate in Mathematics, Science or Engineering.

Courses

The Applied Mathematics co-major or minor in the Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree is being offered as a course of study commencing 2011.

Mathematics Course Information

Co-majors and minors with other faculties (undergraduate)

Swinburne's new Flexible Degree Structure adds flexibility to most of our undergraduate degrees, subject to Faculty approval and timetabling, it may be possible for students to complete co-majors or minors from other Faculties.

The applied mathematics co-major is designed to give science students an opportunity to increase their quantitative skills as a supplement to their major students. In particular, the research skills of chemistry, bioscience and biotechnology graduates are enhanced if a significant mathematics component is present in their course.

The co-major is ideal for students who are strong in mathematics but wish to pursue a non-mathematical major.

Career Opportunities

Science graduates with a applied mathematics co-major are expected to be highly sought after in research and industry positions where quantitative skills in graduates are essential.

Such students might be expected to progress to science honours programs and ultimately into research positions, including those offered at the Swinburne Research Centres.


The applied mathematics co-major will also enable science students who wish to pusue a career as a teacher to broaden their offering to include expertise in mathematics. There is currently a chronic and acute shortage in trained mathematics teachers.

The applied mathematics co-major will also assist students obtain jobs in which employers are seeking excellent analtyical ability to supplement their “hands-on” scientific skills.
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Scholarships

Further Information

  • Prof Geoffrey Brooks

    Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
    Swinburne University of Technology
    PO Box 218 (H38),
    Victoria, 3122, Australia
    T +61 3 9214 5672
    F +61 3 9214 8264
    gbrooks@swin.edu.au