MSc Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine

Programme Director:  Dr. Simon MalhamSimon Malham

Programme Code: F1BM-BEM

For further information about course choices consult:

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Semester 1 Timetable                                         Semester 2 Timetable

Mandatory Courses

Code Title Semester
F11AM Mathematical Ecology 1
F11MT Modelling and Tools  1
F11MS Modelling and Simulation in the Life Sciences  1
F11AN Mathematical Biology and Medicine  2
F11DB Data Assimilation with Applications to Biology, Ecology and Medicine  2
 F11GM MSc Dissertation (MSc Only)  3

Optional Courses: Any 1 from

Code Title Semester
F11MM Optimisation  1
F11NC Numerical Analysis ODEs  1
F71SM Statistical Methods  1

Optional Courses: Any 2 from

 Code Title Semester
F11AL  Applied Linear Algebra  2
F11AS  Dynamical Systems  2
F11MP Partial Differential Equations  2
F11ND Numerical Analysis of PDEs  2
F11SS Stochastic Simulation 2
F79BI Bayesian Inference and Computational methods 2

Or other suitable course(s) at the level 11

Composition: 
8 courses (5 mandatory & 3 optional) plus a project/ dissertation for MSc.
8 taught courses (5 mandatory & 3 optional)

Awards, Credits & Level
180 SCQF credits for MSc; incl at least 150 credits at Level 11
120 SCQF credits for PG Dip; incl at least 90 credits at Level 11
60 SCQF credits for PG Cert; incl at least 40 credits at Level 11