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MSc PG Dip Applied Mathematical Sciences with Biological and Ecological Modelling

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc: one year full-time, PgDip: 9 months full-time. Also available 2 – 3 years part-time

Course Description

This programme aims to equip students with the necessary technical skills to develop, analyse and interpret models applied to biological systems. The coursework is supported by an extended and supervised project in life science modelling and we offer an exciting range of projects in subjects such as Population Cycles of Forest Insects, Modelling Invasive Tumour Growth, Wiring of Nervous Systems, Vegetation Patterns in Semi-Arid Environments and other cutting-edge topics.

Entry Requirements

Entry is aimed at graduates with strong mathematical knowledge and skills. A good honours degree in mathematics, statistics or a related subject with a substantial mathematical content is desired. Motivation and a willingness to work hard are also important pre-requisites.

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Module Details

Core courses:

  • Modelling and Tools;
  • Mathematical Ecology;
  • Dynamical Systems;
  • Mathematical Biology and Medicine.

Optional Courses:

  • Optimization;
  • Numerical Analysis of ODEs;
  • Applied Mathematics;
  • Statistical Methods;
  • Stochastic Simulation;
  • Partial Differential Equations;
  • Numerical Analysis;
  • Geometry;
  • Climate Change: Causes and Impacts;
  • Biologically Inspired Computation;
  • Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Measures.

Typical project subjects:

  • Population Cycles of Forest Insects;
  • Modelling Invasive Tumour Growth;
  • The replacement of Red Squirrels by Grey Squirrels in the UK;
  • Wiring of Nervous System;
  • Vegetation Patterning in Semi-arid Environments;
  • Daisyworld: A Simple Land Surface Climate Model.

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