Welcome to the BSc. Mathematics (Mathematics and Statistics)

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with an option in applied mathematics and statistics gives students the opportunity to focus in statistics, industrial mathematics or computational mathematics. As an mathematics and statistics major, you’ll be focused on calculus, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics, which complement the theoretical and applied components chosen by students. In addition, the program will give you the opportunity to: Work closely with qualified, diverse faculty who prepare you for a variety of careers in business and industry. Earn real-world experience working with the Applied Statistics Center to analyze real-world data sets and by internship opportunities with corporations in metropolitan areas such as St. Louis and Memphis. Our lecturers are passionate about their subject, with modules informed by cutting-edge research. You can shape your degree to suit your interests; you could discover units like Complex Networks and Probability alongside your core modules, or choose optional units like Financial Risk Management or Maths in Schools to prepare you for a particular career. In your final year, you will pursue an independent project on a topic you are passionate about, supervised by one of our world-leading experts.

Career Path

Mathematics and Statistics graduates are actively being recruited by engineering and computer companies, banking, science and financial consulting firms, as well as biomedical and imaging enterprises. Applied Mathematics and Statistics graduates are also prepared to enter graduate school. Examples of job titles include math instructor, actuary, database administrator, financial analyst, logistician, mathematician and statistician.