MMath Mathematics

Andy White

This programme is available in Edinburgh.

Programme Director: Prof Andy White

Programme Code: F1H1-MAT

An optional course may not run if there is insufficient demand for it; some choices of courses may not be available to students in some years because of timetabling constraints.


Year 1

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Pamela Docherty (Edinburgh)

Dr Pamela Dochetry
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F17CA Calculus AF17CB Calculus B
F17CC Introduction to University MathematicsF17GA Problem Solving
F77SA Topics in Statistical PracticeF77SB Elements of Probability
Semester 1 (Optional choose 1)  Semester 2 (Optional choose 1)  
F17GC Mathematics in ContextF17SC Discrete Mathematics
1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course

Progression to year 2: An average mark of at least 60% at the first attempt in the 6 mandatory courses and a minimum of grade D in the optional/elective courses.


Year 2

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Richard Davison (Edinburgh)

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F18AA Applied Mathematics AF18CE Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis B
F18CD Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis AF18NA Numerical Analysis A
F18CF Linear AlgebraF18PA Pure Mathematics A
Semester 1 (Optional choose 1)  Semester 2 (Optional choose 1)  
F17LP Logic & ProofF78PB Probability and Statistics B
F78PA Probability and Statistics AF78SC Statistics for Science
1 SCQF Level 7/8 Elective CourseC37FF Finance and Financial Reporting
1 SCQF Level 7/8 Elective Course

Progression to year 3: An average mark of at least 60% at the first attempt in the 6 mandatory courses and a minimum of grade D in the optional courses.


Year 3

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Alexandre Martin (Edinburgh)

All courses are mandatory

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19GB Project Preparation and SkillsF19AB Applied Mathematics B
F19MV Vector AnalysisF19MC Complex Analysis
F19PB Pure Mathematics BF19MO Ordinary Differential Equations
F19PL Abstract AlgebraF19NB Numerical Analysis B

Progression to year 4: An average mark of at least 60% at the first attempt. All courses at grade E or better.


Year 4

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr David Bourne (Edinburgh)

Dr David Bourne
  • For an overview of what is in the 4th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
  • Some options run subject to demand.       
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F10GP Mathematics Project Dissertation
Semester 1 (Optional choose 4)  Semester 2 (Optional choose 3)  
F10AC Applied Mathematics CF10AN Mathematical Biology B
F10AM Mathematical Biology AF10MP PDEs
F10MF Functional AnalysisF10ND Numerical Analysis D
F10MM OptimisationF10PD Pure Mathematics D
F10NC Numerical Analysis CF10PG Geometry
F10PC Pure Mathematics C

Progression to year 4: An average mark of at least 60% and a minimum of grade E, at the first attempt in all courses.


Year 5

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr David Bourne (Edinburgh)

Dr David Bourne
  • For an overview of what is in the 5th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
  • Some options run subject to demand.
  • You cannot take courses marked with * below if you have already taken its 4th year counterpart.
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F11GS Mathematics Project Dissertation Part II
Semester 1 (Optional choose 3)  Semester 2 (Optional choose 4)  
F11AE Applied Mathematics E* F11AN Mathematical Biology & Medicine
* F11AM Mathematical Ecology* F11MP Partial Differential Equations
* F11FM Functional Analysis* F11ND Numerical Analysis (PDEs)
* F11MM OptimisationF11PF Pure Mathematics F
F11MT Modelling & Tools* F11PG Geometry
* F11NC Numerical ODEsF11DA Data Assimilation
F11PE Pure Mathematics EF11SS Stochastic Simulation
F11MS Modelling and Simulation in Life Sciences