Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)

Whether you plan to work in science, information technology, business analysis, or enter the public sector as a policy or data advisor - mathematical and statistical skills are in high demand.

Learn to develop a flexible outlook, a range of technical skills and a deep understanding of how mathematics and statistics are applied in a variety of contexts. You will gain a balanced understanding of both mathematics and statistics, while integrating applied analytical methods and computational skills. You will also have the opportunity to develop consulting and research skills relevant to both industry and community engagement.

Our flexible degree structure encourages you to broaden your skill-set by integrating another full major in your degree. This will give you a greater understanding of the way mathematics and statistics operate in the context of other disciplines.

This degree also offers you the opportunity to take the fourth year of study in the form of a research-intensive honours year, or to continue into a Master program.

3 reasons to study Mathematics and Statistics at Murdoch

1. Practical real world learning in applied methods for both mathematics and statistics; including training on computational methods, coding, real-world modelling and communication.
2. Broaden your skillset by undertaking a second major in a field of your choice. Not only will this broaden your skills and experience, but you will also develop the sought after skill of applying quantitative and computational methods to another discipline.
3. The combination of transferable skills and digital literacy makes our graduates highly employable.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Broad knowledge of applied maths methods and the skills to apply these to real-world modelling.
• Broad knowledge of applied statistics knowledge and the skills to understand, analyse and interpret real-world data.
• Knowledge of computational and numeric methods for modelling and data analytics, and the technical and coding skills to apply them.
• Communication skills for technical matters to diverse audiences and through various media and knowledge of an understanding of relevant professional and ethical standards.
• Creativity applied to mathematical and statistical methods and how perspectives can be applied to progress solutions in the context of a wide variety of professional and societal challenges.

Your future career

Mathematics and Statistics will train you for a range of careers in banking, finance, insurance, research and development, as well as industry and government; within the areas of computing, industrial and environmental mathematics, statistics and biostatistics. You could also work in teaching, health sciences, information technology or law when combined with studies in those areas.

Check out the career guide by the Australian Mathematical Science Institute for mathematics and statistics careers in:

• Science and Environment
• Engineering and Resources
• Finance and Money
• Health and Society
• Business and Marketing
• Technology
• Security and Defence
• Transport and Logistics
• Sport and Recreation
• Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
• Education