University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationMathematics underpins technology and describes all aspects of the natural world. It’s at the core of emerging industries all over the world, and is key to technological innovation. Mathematics graduates are agile thinkers, with portable skills in analysis, reasoning and problem solving, all of which are in high demand in the modern workforce. With employers as diverse as NASA, Google, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Department of Health and Human Services snapping up our recent graduates, studying maths really can take you anywhere.
Mathematical modelling skills developed in this major will give you the ability to model dynamical systems and understand how these systems will react to perturbation. For instance, the techniques you will learn underpin climate models that inform climate action. Indeed, many of the UN sustainable development goals require us to accurately model the world around us and predict how it will respond to change - mathematical skills are a key component of doing this successfully.
Students can expect to get hands-on small group tutorial and computer lab teaching with plenty of contact with the staff. We pride ourselves on the collegial atmosphere between staff and students. University is as much about the people you meet as the subjects you learn. Through the very active Maths and Physics Society you can get together with like-minded students, navigate the exciting challenges that come with undergraduate study, and make great friends along the way.
Delivery mode
University of Tasmania offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Churchill Ave, Hobart
- 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Mathematics Methods
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants may be considered for admission based on a completed or incomplete tertiary study at Diploma level or higher taken at any Australian University, or successfully complete a bridging or enabling course from any Australian University. All applicants must meet the General Entry Requirements and any relevant course entry requirements.
Applicants with a tertiary study may be able to apply for recognition of prior studies that may count towards the requirements for the degree you are applying for at the University of Tasmania.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants may be considered for admission based on successful completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate III or above. All applicants must meet the General Entry Requirements and any relevant course entry requirements.
Awards at AQF Certificate III level must be in a relevant discipline to the chosen course.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants who have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have other relevant work experience and background are required to complete a personal competency statement and demonstrate how that experience meets the University's General Entry Requirements (GER). GER is met if the applicant can demonstrate sustained employment background or work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in their chosen course of study.
Finished secondary education more than two years ago
Applicants who have:
- completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland Overall Position (OP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB), and
- completed the senior secondary education more than two years ago, and
- have no other higher AQF study,
will be considered on the basis of their Senior Secondary qualification.
Bridging and enabling course entry
Applicants who are not able to meet the degree-level entry requirements will be considered for an entry pathway into a pre-degree award course or preparatory program within the Pre-degree framework based upon their academic, professional and employment history.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland Overall Position (OP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) have their score converted to an equivalent selection rank. A selection rank is a score between 99 (highest) and 1 (lowest) used to compare people applying for a course. This rank ensures all applicants are compared on merit.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Biomathematician
A Biomathematician applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. You might work in research ins...
Actuary
An Actuary interprets information and data to assist with financial decision making. You might analyse data from a range of sources and assess the...
Mathematician
A Mathematician uses maths computations to address real world issues. You might create models or simulations and use mathematical strategies or tec...
Quantitative Analyst
A Quantitative Analyst applies mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse financial data and support decision-making in financial markets....
Mathematics Teacher
A Mathematics Teacher educates students in mathematical concepts, covering topics like algebra, geometry, and calculus, typically in secondary scho...
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