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Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours)
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) |
Abbreviation: | BMedMath(Hons) |
UOW Course Code: | 1851 |
CRICOS Code: | 072791A |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) deepens and extends study in the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics, which provides the tools and develops the skills required for advanced modelling and analysis in the medical and health sciences sector.
A Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) degree considerably widens career opportunities and serves as an initial preparation for employment as a professional medical mathematician/statistician. It also satisfies the entry requirement for higher research studies such as a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Honours) will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in mathematics or statistics;
- Demonstrate well-developed cognitive and technical skills in mathematics or statistics to select and apply mathematical or statistical methods to analyse and generate solutions to complex, medically related problems;
- Transmit mathematical or statistical knowledge, skills and ideas to others; and
- Apply knowledge and skills ethically to demonstrate autonomy and well-developed judgement as a medical mathematician or statistician.
Course Structure
A candidate will complete a thesis (worth 25% of overall degree) in an area of interest under the close supervision of one or more members of staff in the discipline. The other 75% of the degree consists of coursework subjects chosen from those offered by the School or the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), with the approval of the BMedMath Honours Coordinator.
The overall grade of Honours is determined by Method 1 (as described in the General Course Rules).
Honours Guide provides detailed information for SMAS students. Students should also refer to the general University Code of Practice - Honours.
Students must complete one of the following two programs of study.
Program A: Honours in Mathematics
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH493 | Medical Mathematics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual |
| MATH451 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics A | 12 | Autumn |
| MATH452 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics B | 12 | Spring |
| One 300- or 400-level Science subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
| One 300- or 400-level MATH/STAT/INFO subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
Program B: Honours in Applied Statistics
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT493 | Medical Statistics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual |
| STAT451 | Advanced Topics in Statistics A | 12 | Autumn |
| STAT452 | Advanced Topics in Statistics B | 12 | Spring |
| One 300- or 400-level Science subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
| One 300- or 400-level MATH/STAT/INFO subject* | 6 | Autumn, Spring | |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Programs Director