MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences

The MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences course offered by Heriot-Watt University is designed to provide students with high-level mathematical and statistical reasoning abilities, deep knowledge in the chosen field of specialization, and employability skills. The course caters to individual abilities and aspirations. It equips students with a broad range of mathematical techniques and skills that are applicable across a wide range of jobs. Course Content: The course offers a blend of focused study and broad background learning to suit an array of mathematical aptitudes. It encompasses four semesters of full-time studying. In the first two semesters, students receive a good grounding in core areas of Mathematics and Statistics, with an emphasis on practical exploitation of these methods. In the final semesters, students can choose from various specialised topics related to the ongoing research work within the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.Key Modules: The course includes core modules that focus on mathematical methods and their applications, practical exploitation of mathematics, making statistics work in practice. Optional modules are offered in semesters 3 and 4, dealing with areas like probability theory, financial mathematics, optimisation, mathematical ecology and epidemiology, decision analysis, and game theory.Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences course find a variety of employment opportunities across several sectors. These include banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, environmental modelling, data analysis, logistics, retail transport, government statistical service, and consultancy. The course also enables students to proceed to a research degree.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.