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
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F17CA Calculus A | F17CB Calculus B |
| F17CC Introduction to University Mathematics | F17GA Problem Solving |
| F77SA Topics in Statistical Practice | F77SB Elements of Probability |
| Semester 1 (Optional) | Semester 2 (Optional) |
| F17GC Mathematics in Context | F17SC Discrete Mathematics |
| 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course | 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course |
Progression to year 2: A minimum of Grade D in at least 6 courses including F17CA, F17CB, F17CC and F17GA. All courses at Grade E or better.
Year 2
Students must study 6 mandatory courses, together with up to 2 optional courses, and up to 2 approved elective courses
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F18AA Applied Mathematics A | F18CE Multivariable Calculus |
| F18CD Real Analysis A | F18NA Numerical Analysis A |
| F18CF Linear Algebra | F18PA Pure Mathematics A |
| Semester 1 (Optional) | Semester 2 (Optional) |
| F17LP Logic and Proof | F78PB Probability and Statistics B |
| F78PA Probability and Statistics A | F78SC Statistics for Science |
| C27EC The Economy | F78DS Data Science Life Cycle |
Progression to year 3: A minimum of Grade D in at least 6 courses including F18CD, F18CE and F18CF. All courses at Grade E or better.’
Year 3
For All Students Except Waterloo Exchange Students
Honours degree students must study the following courses (unless you are a Waterloo Exchange Student)
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 A | F19WB Year Abroad – Waterloo B |
Progression to year 4: An average mark on qualifying courses of at least 40% and an average mark of at least 40% in the seven qualifying courses other than F19GB. All courses at grade E or better.
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.
- The courses F10FL and F10TS will run in alternate years.
- The courses F10LG and F10QT will run in alternate years.
- The Year 4 coordinator will inform students on which combination will run in each year.
- Waterloo Exchange Programme: the course choices are the same as for the Edinburgh campus.
| Semester 1 (Optional – choose 4) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
| F10AM Mathematical Biology A | F10GP 4th Year Project |
| F10MF Functional Analysis | Semester 2 (Optional – Choose 3) |
| F10MM Optimisation | F10AN Mathematical Biology B |
| F10NC Numerical Analysis C (ODEs) | F10MP Partial Differential Equations |
| F10FL Fluid Mechanics | F10ND Numerical Analysis D (PDEs) |
| F10PC Topology | F10LG Lie Groups and Lie Algebras |
| F10PG Geometry |

