Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
Differentiate yourself
Want to drive progress through mathematics?
Our Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) is a degree for highly capable students who are passionate about maths and want to excel.
What will you do?
Alongside mathematical and statistical expertise, our advanced degree places a strong emphasis on research skills. You will:
- work with award-winning academics and researchers in state-of-the-art facilities
- access special programs designed for high-achieving students
- gain valuable exposure to mathematical sciences research culture
- take three Advanced Mathematical Perspectives courses.
Majors are available in:
Note: You must maintain a GPA of 5.0 or you’ll be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.
Where could it take you?
You will emerge with enhanced skills for either higher studies or expert roles in your chosen career. You could be a defence scientist or economic researcher. You might enter the growing field of gaming design and performance analysis. Perhaps you’ll figure out the mathematical model behind a scientific breakthrough or even win the Fields Medal.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 324691 |
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| 2024 CSP ATAR | 95 |
| 2024 CSP IB | 38.25 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 95 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 38.25 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July* *Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses. |
| Prerequisites | SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. IB: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL). MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Year 12 applicants must obtain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 95 or higher (or equivalent), including any applicable adjustment factors. |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2025 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2024 or 2023), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2023). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Other Entry Pathways | |
2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 89.55 |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 98.2 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.8 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 96.5 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.8 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 90 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2024 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)<5 N/A (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
15 88.2% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students N/A N/A All students 17 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,885
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
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Careers
Career Readiness
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
Graduates are highly regarded by employers and opportunities for graduates exist in a wide range of occupations in business, industry, commerce, government, public service and teaching and research organisations.
Recent graduates have been employed by organisations such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), United Water, Santos, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, state and federal government agencies, and research and academic organisations all over the world.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Actuary; Meteorologist; Business Data Analyst; Commodities or Futures Trader; Data Analyst; Economic Researcher; Financial Analyst; Statistician; Telecommunications Analyst; Market Researcher ...
Degree Structure
Students take courses to the value of at least 72 units comprising a core mathematical sciences requirement, including advanced level coursework, together with a number of electives. Students must complete at least 18 units of Level III courses chosen from Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics together with Advanced Mathematical Perspectives III.
A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest, without narrowing future career options. Majors are available in: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics.
Students completing the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) will be automatically eligible for entry to the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences. Honours consists of one further year of full-time study that includes a research component. Specialisations in applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics are available for honours. The honours degree is highly regarded by employers and provides suitable preparation for postgraduate study.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Students take courses to the value of at least 72 units comprising a core mathematical sciences requirement, including advanced level coursework, together with a number of electives.
Students must complete at least 18 units of Level III courses chosen from Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics together with Advanced Mathematical Perspectives III.
Students completing the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) will be automatically eligible for entry to the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences. Honours consists of one further year of full-time study that includes a research component. Specialisations in applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics are available for honours. The honours degree is highly regarded by employers and provides suitable preparation for postgraduate study.
Areas of Specialisation
One major to the value of 24 units may be taken in one of the following:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics and Pure Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Pure Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics
- Statistics and Applied Mathematics
- Statistics and Pure Mathematics
Example Study Plan
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 39 units.
All courses are 3 units unless stated otherwise.
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Core Courses Students must complete all of the following: |
ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB MATHS 1015 Advanced Mathematical Perspectives I MATHS 2100 Real Analysis II MATHS 2101 Multivariable & Complex Calculus II MATHS 2102 Differential Equations II MATHS 2103 Probability & Statistics II MATHS 2203 Advanced Mathematical Perspectives II MATHS 3020 Advanced Mathematical Perspectives III MATHS 3025 Professional Practice III STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis and Modelling I STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling and Inference II |
Assessment
Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, project work and exams.
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