Postgraduate prospectus

MSc in Mathematical Biology

Qualifications and durations

• Full-time MSc 1 year

Overview

An exciting new MSc in Mathematical Biology which aims to recruit graduates in the mathematical sciences. The programme provides students with an understanding of the types of problems that biologists engage with and empowers them to understand how mathematics can help to address these problems. Students will be given training in techniques of modelling biological systems and will have opportunities to explore a wide range of biological concepts and systems. These will include: chemotaxis, developmental biology, ecology and population biology, enzyme kinetics, epidemiology, evolution, genome science, immunology, neuroscience, structural biology, trafficking and signalling. The programme will also include training in the biological techniques required to carry out field work and data collection. The programme will be co-ordinated in the Department of Mathematical Sciences but will be taught jointly between this Department and the Department of Biology and Biochemistry.

Academic entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a science or engineering degree with a high mathematical content.

English requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237(computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in the TWE or 92 (internet-based test) with not less than 21 in each of the components.

Unique funding opportunities

BBSRC and EPSRC funding for a number of studentships per annum to support suitably qualified students. For UK students, funding covers fees and an enhanced living allowance. For EU students, the funding covers fees only.

Contacts

Dr Jane White, Course Director

Email maths-biol@bath.ac.uk
Tel 01225 386242
Fax 01225 386492
Web www.bath.ac.uk/math-sci/postgraduate/taught/msc-math-bio

Fees in 2008-9

FT H £4000 O £12750