The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Applied Mathematics Postgraduate study in Applied Mathematics focuses on mathematical and computational models to formulate and solve real-world problems from a variety of areas within science and technology. From analysing the most efficient way to schedule airline routes between cities, to the effects and safety of new drugs, applied maths is a good foundation to apply alongside many other sciences. You will learn how to build mathematical models, how to formulate mathematical ideas for useful modeling, alongside learning about the solutions of models. Areas of research interests open to exploration include: Advanced numerical analysis Advanced partial differential equations Applied differential equations Dynamical systems Linear systems inverse problems Mathematical biology Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Mathematics 240-point research masters at least 60 points from: MATHS 761 Dynamical Systems MATHS 762 Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations MATHS 763 Advanced Partial Differential Equations MATHS 764 Mathematical Biology MATHS 765 Mathematical Modelling MATHS 766 Inverse Problems MATHS 769 Stochastic Differential and Difference Equations MATHS 770 Advanced Numerical Analysis Up to 60 points from 700 course in a related subjects: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics 120 points: MATHS 795 MSc Thesis in Applied Mathematics