BSc in Mathematical Science (CAO: GY319)

School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, NUI Galway

Programme Summary

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematical Science is a new 4-year honours degree programme that covers diverse aspects of Mathematics and its applications, giving students a solid foundation in the Mathematical Sciences. As students advance through the programme they may choose a specialism: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics with Bioinformatics.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates in the Mathematical Sciences are diverse.
Our graduates are employed in many areas:

  • Financial and actuarial services
  • Teaching, both secondary and tertiary education
  • IT industry, particularly in programming and software development
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Clinical research
  • Meteorology
  • Civil Service
KEY FACTS
CAO code GY319
Duration 4 years
Entry Requirements Minimum Higher C3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
In addition, a HC3 or OA2 is required in Mathematic, or the equivalent.
Conferring

Further education

Graduates have a broad range of options for postgraduate work. Students can earn MSc or PhD degrees in all areas of the Mathematical Sciences. Interdisciplinary research opportunities are also available. For graduates who wish to broaden their general mathematical education before embarking on research, they can earn an MSc in Mathematical Science through further course work.


More Questions?

Please send any questions you might have to Mary Kelly, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, NUI Galway.