MSc PG Dip Applied Mathematical Sciences with Biological and Ecological Modelling

Entry is aimed at graduates with strong mathematical knowledge and skills. A good honours degree in mathematics, statistics or a related subject with a substantial mathematical content is desired. Motivation and a willingness to work hard are also important pre-requisites.

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Core courses:

• Modelling and Tools;
• Mathematical Ecology;
• Dynamical Systems;
• Mathematical Biology and Medicine.

Optional Courses:

• Optimization;
• Numerical Analysis of ODEs;
• Applied Mathematics;
• Statistical Methods;
• Stochastic Simulation;
• Partial Differential Equations;
• Numerical Analysis;
• Geometry;
• Climate Change: Causes and Impacts;
• Biologically Inspired Computation;
• Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Measures.

Typical project subjects:

• Population Cycles of Forest Insects;
• Modelling Invasive Tumour Growth;
• The replacement of Red Squirrels by Grey Squirrels in the UK;
• Wiring of Nervous System;
• Vegetation Patterning in Semi-arid Environments;
• Daisyworld: A Simple Land Surface Climate Model.