Mathematical Science
This Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science offers the opportunity for graduates with a degree in a subject other than mathematics to achieve a more advanced mathematical training. Taking the Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science will allow you to complete the core components of a BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Science. This course would equip you with the necessary background to pursue an MSc degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences.
The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics is a dynamic, multidisciplinary school spanning the disciplines of Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science. The School engages in research of international renown and teaches students across all disciplines.
The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics is a dynamic, multidisciplinary school spanning the disciplines of Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.
Subjects taught
Stage 1 - Option
Computational ScienceACM20030
Classical MechanicsACM20050
Oscillations and WavesACM20060
Vector Integral & Differential CalculusACM20150
Advanced Mathematical MethodsACM30020
Mathematical BiologyACM30090
Advanced Computational ScienceACM30130
Numerical Methods for PDEsACM30140
Dynamical SystemsACM30190
Mathematical Fluid Dynamics IACM30200
Foundations of Quantum TheoryACM30210
Partial Differential EquationsACM30220
Electrodynamics & Gauge TheoryACM40010
Math Fluid Dynamics IIACM40070
Numerical AlgorithmsACM40290
Gen Relativity & Black HolesACM40750
Maths of Machine LearningACM41020
GR and Gravitational WavesACM41040
Calculus of Several VariablesMATH20060
Graphs and NetworksMATH20150
The Mathematics of GoogleMATH20260
Theory of GamesMATH20270
Linear Algebra 2 for the Mathematical SciencesMATH20300
Groups, Rings and FieldsMATH20310
Advanced Linear AlgebraMATH30030
Complex AnalysisMATH30040
Metric SpacesMATH30090
TopologyMATH30120
An Intro to Coding TheoryMATH30180
Measure Theory and IntegrationMATH30360
Markov ChainsMATH30370
Further Groups and RingsMATH30400
Probability TheoryMATH40480
Applied Matrix TheoryMATH40550
Galois TheoryMATH40710
Maths of Quantum ComputationMATH40830
Discrete MathematicsMATH40840
Inferential StatisticsSTAT20100
Introduction to ProbabilitySTAT20110
Modern Regression AnalysisSTAT20230
Predictive AnalyticsSTAT20240
Entry requirements
• The mathematics stream of this programme is especially intended for applicants with a degree in mathematical studies, economics and finance, a three-year honours degree in mathematics or a cognate discipline with a high mathematical content. An upper second class honours or the international equivalent is required.
• The applied and computational mathematics stream of this programme is especially intended for science and engineering graduates who have scored highly in their mathematics, applied mathematics or mathematical physics courses. An upper second class honours or the international equivalent is required.
• Other graduates who believe that their mathematical training provides suffi cient background to cope with the programme may apply for entry to the Programme Coordinator.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Application dates
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
HDip Mathematical Science FT (T011)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Duration
1 year full-time.
Enrolment dates
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
Post Course Info
Careers & Employability
Numeracy, organisation and problem-solving skills are required in areas such as the trading floor of an investment bank, the mathematics classroom, predicting the weather and in the insurance industry. Some of the careers chosen by our graduates include working as researchers in mathematics (both in academia and industry), actuarial consultants, risk analysts, meteorologists, IT consultants, and second- and third-level teaching.
Prospective employers include Aquamarine Power, Alcatel-Lucent, Bureau Veritas, Campbell Scientific, IBM, IFSC, Intel, Google, Lloyds, Marine Institute, Met Éireann, Microsoft, Nokia, Norkom, Numerica Corporation, OpenHydro, Paddy Power, Phillips, RIM, Simula Research and the Tyndall Institute.