BSc Mathematics

Andy White

This programme is available in Edinburgh.

Programme Director: Prof Andy White
Programme Code: F111-MAT

For further information about course choices consult:

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

  • General information for 1st Year mathematics students: click here

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F17CA Calculus AF17CB Calculus B
F17CC Introduction to University MathematicsF17GA Problem Solving
F77SA Introduction to Statistical Science AF77SB Introduction to Statistical Science B
Semester 1 (Optional)  Semester 2 (Optional)  
F17GC Mathematics in ContextF17SC Discrete Mathematics
1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course

Year 2

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Honours degree students must study 6 mandatory courses, together with 2 optional courses and no electives.
Ordinary degree students must study 6 mandatory courses, up to 2 optional courses, and up to 2 approved elective courses. The choice of elective courses can be found under useful links on the right hand side.

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)  Semester 2 (Optional)    
B28PO Photonics & OpticsB28TP Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter
C38FM Financial Markets Theory C38FN Corporate Financial Theory  
C38FR Financial Reporting F17SC Discrete Mathematics
F17LP Logic and Proof F18GW Mathematics Workshop
F18GD Mathematics for Direct Entrants F78PB Probability and Statistics B
F78PA Probability and Statistics A

Year 3

For All Students Except Waterloo Exchange Students

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Honours degree students must study 3 mandatory courses, together with 5 optional courses and no electives.
Ordinary degree students must study 3 mandatory courses, together with up to 5 optional courses and up to 2 approved elective courses.The choice of elective courses can be found under useful links on the right hand side.

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19GB Project Preparation and Skills (inc. careers) F19MO Ordinary Differential Equations
F19PL Abstract Algebra
Semester 1 (Optional)
Semester 2 (Optional)
F19MV Vector AnalysisF19AB Applied Mathematics B
F19PB Pure Mathematics BF19MC Complex Analysis
 F19NB Numerical Analysis B
  
Daniel Coutand

For Waterloo Exchange Students

Exchange Coordinator: Dr Daniel Coutand

2 taught courses (2 mandatory 60-credit courses).

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19WA Year Abroad – Waterloo AF19WB Year Abroad – Waterloo B

Year 4

  • 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 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Optional)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F10AC Applied Mathematics CF10GP 4th Year Project
F10AM Mathematical Biology ASemester 2 (Optional)  
F10MF Functional AnalysisF10AN Mathematical Biology B
F10MM OptimisationF10MP Partial Differential Equations
F10NC Numerical Analysis C (ODEs)F10ND Numerical Analysis D (PDEs)
F10PC Pure Mathematics CF10PD Pure Mathematics D
 F10PG Geometry