Science - Mathematics and Statistics University of Melbourne

Overview

Mathematics and statistics provide powerful tools for understanding the natural world and human endeavours, ranging from health care to logistics to economics.

Technical and professional skills

On graduating from the Science - Mathematics and Statistics program at University of Melbourne you’ll have in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialty, plus strong professional skills in:

• Modelling and simulation
• Programming using R
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communicating research findings
• Research planning and literature reviews.

Specialisations

The Science - Mathematics and Statistics program at University of Melbourne is designed with flexibility in mind. Choose from one of five areas to specialise in:

• Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology
• Operations Research and Industrial Optimisation
• Pure Mathematics
• Statistics and Stochastic Processes
• Mathematical Physics and Physical Combinatorics

In addition to compulsory subjects, you’ll be able to select electives from a broad range of advanced subjects – both from your chosen specialty and from others. You can even choose to take advanced subjects in physics, computer science or bioinformatics.

Careers

Qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand due to a national shortage. Consequently, graduates of higher level degrees in these areas often attract head-hunters and above-average salaries.

Our graduates go on to work as data scientists and analysts, macroeconomists, quant analysts and data engineers.

Employers in this field include:

• Consulting firms including PWC, KPMG and EY
• Financial services companies such as ANZ, NAB and IAG
• IT companies such as IBM and Telstra
• Medical research institutes such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.