Programme Director: Nick Gilbert
Programme Codes: F1G5
MSc Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Mathematical Sciences 2016/17
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Semester 1 Timetable Semester 2 Timetable
Programme Pathways
You may take the Graduate Certificate either as a qualification in its own right as a graduating student or as a pathway on to a PGDip or MSc programme as a non-graduating student. Graduating students may also take the Graduate Diploma by choosing courses at a higher level. Non-graduating students have more flexibility in their course choices, and can opt for some lower-level courses. The Programme Director will advise students on appropriate choices for their pathways.
Graduate Diploma
You need to take 8 courses at level 9 or 10, and pass all of them at grade D or better.
Graduate Certificate
You need to take at least 6 courses, with at least 4 at level 9 or higher, pass them all at grade E or better, and with an overall average of at least 40%.
Non-graduating pathways
You may choose to follow a non-graduating pathway within the Graduate Certificate programme, either to develop your mathematical qualifications and experience, or as entry route to a PGDip or MSc programme. Some typical pathways are given below: your choice of pathway and your course choices must be approved by the Programme Director. All pathways require the study of at least six courses, and you may study up to eight: the same tuition fee applies.
- Pathway on to the Actuarial Science PGDip/MSc
You must study at least six courses.
Mandatory Courses:
| Code | Semester | Course title | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| F77SA | 1 | Introduction to Statistical Science A | 7 |
| F78PA | 1 | Probability and Statistics A | 8 |
| F77SB | 2 | Introduction to Statistical Science B | 7 |
| F78PB | 2 | Probability and Statistics B | 8 |
Optional Courses:
| Code | Semester | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| F17CA | 1 | Calculus A | 7 |
| F18CD | 1 | Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis A | 8 |
| F18CF | 1 | Linear Algebra | 8 |
| F18AA | 1 | Applied Mathematics A | 8 |
| F17CB | 2 | Calculus B | 7 |
| F18CE | 2 | Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis B | 8 |
| F18NA | 2 | Numerical Analysis A | 8 |
| F18PA | 2 | Pure Mathematics A | 8 |
- Pathway on to PGDip/MSc programmes in Mathematics
You must study at least six courses.
Compulsory Courses
| Code | Semester | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| F18CF | 1 | Linear Algebra | 8 |
| F18NA | 2 | Numerical Analysis A | 8 |
| F19MO | 2 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 8 |
Optional Courses:
| Code | Semester | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| F18CD | 1 | Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis A | 8 |
| F18AA | 1 | Applied Mathematics A | 8 |
| F78PA | 1 | Probability and Statistics A | 8 |
| F19MV | 1 | Vector Analysis | 9 |
| F18CE | 2 | Multivariable Calculus & Real Analysis B | 8 |
| F78PB | 2 | Probability and Statistics B | 8 |
| F19MC | 2 | Complex Analysis | 9 |
| F18NA | 2 | Numerical Analysis A | 8 |
| F19AB | 2 | Applied Mathematics B | 9 |
Composition:
Grad Cert 6 taught courses (all optional) Grad Dip 8 taught courses (all optional)
Awards, Credits & Level
- 90 SCQF credits for Grad Cert; incl 60 credits at Level 9 or above
- 120 SCQF credits for Grad Dip; with all credits at Level 9 or above