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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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This course offers you an opportunity to combine your passion for mathematics with the latest statistical modelling and data analysis methods with many real-world applications. You will explore topics from familiar areas such as calculus, algebra and probability in a new and inspiring way,and extend your knowledge into more advanced topics such as statistical modelling and computer simulations, with applications in medicine and finance. - Learn with excellent research-active lecturers, who design clinical trials, collaborate with national and international health organisations, and provide consultancy to environmental organisations, medical practitioners and financial institutions.- Experience hands-on learning by working on real-life case studies provided by established companies including Babcock, BT and Plymouth Community Homes.- Gain high-level programming skills and become proficient in using state-of-the-art mathematical and statistical software including Python, R and Stan.- Benefit from being part of the close-knit, collaborative and supportive family that is Mathematical Sciences at Plymouth. This includes small group tutorials, study space next to staff offices, our lecturers’ open-door policy, student-led learning sessions and the Maths Society.- Enjoy new facilities – state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in our £50 million teaching and research building. - Core modules are shared with BSc Mathematics, allowing the flexibility of easy transfer to our other mathematics degrees.- Meet the mathematics and statistics of sustainability and climate change in our Mathematics of Planet Earth module.- You will become a creative and analytical problem solver, able to discuss technical results with non-specialists. These are skills that are highly sought after by employers.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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112 to 128 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels including Grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics, Maths and Mechanics are also accepted as they are considered the same as the Maths A Level).
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
120 points including a Grade B in Advanced Highers Mathematics.
To include a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics, Maths and Mechanics are also accepted as they are considered the same as the Maths A Level).
Interview and diagnostic maths test required. Standard offer would then be to Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction and to include at least 12 credits in Mathematics units with Merit.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination
To include Grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.English Language accepted within.
including Mathematics.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered following Interview and/or diagnostic Maths test . Standard offer would be in the range of DDM to include a Distinction in a Mathematics unit.
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination
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