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Bachelor of Medical Mathematics | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Medical Mathematics |
Abbreviation: | BMedMath |
UOW Course Code: | 1850 |
CRICOS Code: | 072790B |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years 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 / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 756530 |
Additional Information: |
Overview
It is widely recognised that mathematical and statistical modelling and analysis is the key to future breakthroughs in areas including the understanding of biological systems, the treatment of diseases, drug development, and targeted clinical trials. This is because mathematics and statistics enable us to design meaningful yet streamlined experiments; find structure in data; and construct models that help to predict, and therefore control, future outcomes.
The Bachelor of Medical Mathematics provides the tools and develops the skills required for advanced modelling and analysis in the medical and health sciences sector. Students gain the skills needed to pursue careers in mathematics, statistics, medical research and industry, in areas such as genetics, epidemiology, medical imaging, drug delivery, neurophysiology and pharmacokinetics.
The program includes a combination of mathematics, statistics, chemistry, biosciences, population health, medical imaging, physiology and psychology.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics will be able to:
- Demonstrate a coherent core understanding of the fundamentals of both the mathematical and statistical disciplines;
- Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more of the discipline areas of applied mathematics and statistics;
- Integrate knowledge derived from the medical, biological, physical and behavioural sciences;
- Investigate, solve and critically interpret practical and/or abstract problems using mathematical and/or statistical methods, including appropriate software tools;
- Appropriately communicate mathematical and/or statistical reasoning and conclusions to different audiences, using various delivery modes; and
- Apply professional, social and ethical approaches in learning to extend existing knowledge and work effectively and responsibly as an individual or in a team context.
Course Structure
Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics shall satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points of prescribed subjects plus electives in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| Students must choose ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM101. All other students must enrol in CHEM104. | |||
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn, Summer 2017/2018 |
| MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI100 | Human Structure and Function | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| Students must choose ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM102. All other students must enrol in CHEM105. | |||
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH203 | Linear Algebra | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT231 | Probability and Random Variables | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| MATH202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Spring |
| MATH212 | Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL215 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
| STAT232 | Estimation and Hypothesis Testing | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| MATH302 | Differential Equations 3 | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH329 | Medical Mathematics and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT335 | Sample Surveys and Experimental Design | 6 | Autumn |
| Elective chosen from the list below | 6 | Autumn | |
| Spring | |||
| MATH305 | Partial Differential Equations | 6 | Spring |
| MATH321 | Numerical Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| STAT332 | Linear and Generalised Linear Models | 6 | Spring |
| Elective chosen from the list below | 6 | Spring | |
Electives
The following subjects are approved for inclusion in the Bachelor of Medical Mathematics degree.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH222 | Continuous Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH204 | Complex Variables and Group Theory | 6 | Spring |
| STAT333 | Statistical Inference | 6 | Spring |
| MATH345 | Mathematics Project B | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Or any other MATH, STAT, BIOL or CHEM subject at 300 level, and any subject from the General Schedule. | |||
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 Program Director