BSc in Mathematics
Lund, Sweden
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
Programme overview
This is an academic programme designed for students with a strong interest in mathematics, mathematical statistics and scientific computing. Flexibility and individual adaptation are keywords. The programme is structured in a highly flexible manner and is designed to give students solid theoretical knowledge in mathematics, while at the same time providing possibilities for each student to pursue his/her own educational profile according to interests and career aspirations.
A vast variety of courses in mathematics, statistics and numerical analysis is available within the programme and can be combined with courses from all other science areas, economy and finance, engineering as well as humanities and social sciences, available at our university or within an exchange programme with other universities. For students with a strong interest in pure mathematics, the programme offers a path of courses at a higher theoretical level that can be continued at Master’s and even further at PhD level.
For those students interested in more applied areas, there is a high degree of flexibility in choosing course combinations suitable for certain professions. For instance, courses in mathematical statistics and numerical analysis can be combined with courses in financial mathematics and economics. Another usual path is combining studies in mathematics and physics. Each direction implies a different combination of courses. Predefined recommended course combinations suitable for the different directions are available and study counselling is provided throughout the entire programme.
Curriculum
Programme structure
The programme consists of compulsory courses, alternative compulsory courses and elective courses, and ends with a Bachelor’s degree project on a topic of interest.
Compulsory courses:
The first two terms of study are devoted entirely to compulsory courses that cover basic training in mathematical analysis in one and several variables, algebra, linear algebra and computational programming. In the third term, a basic course in mathematical statistics is offered at half pace. This is the last compulsory course. These courses constitute the theoretical core that is fundamental to applied mathematics, statistics, mathematical physics, economics and many other areas.
Alternative compulsory courses:
These courses are chosen from a list of courses in pure mathematics, mathematical statistics and numerical analysis. Discrete mathematics, number theory, abstract algebra, topology, ordinary differential equations, complex analysis and differential geometry are some of the main areas in pure mathematics that are available. Courses in mathematical statistics, probability theory and scientific computing provide the balance between mathematical theory and practical applications and provide training in collecting, analysing and modelling data. 30 credits’ worth of alternative compulsory courses is required. These courses can be studied at half pace in the third term in parallel with the basic course in mathematical statistics and in the following terms.
Electives:
The elective courses can be chosen amongst more advanced courses within the mathematical sciences as well as other disciplines available at Lund University or within an exchange programme with other universities. At least 30 credits must be courses outside the range of mathematical sciences. Most students choose to combine their mathematical studies with physics, computer science or economics. The purpose of this module is to offer students the possibility to both deepen and broaden their knowledge according to their own objects of interest.
Bachelor's Degree project:
The project may be done in pure mathematics, mathematical statistics or numerical analysis on a subject of interest chosen in cooperation with a supervisor. The project may be of theoretical character but can also be done in an applied area in cooperation with an industrial partner.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
The growth of the information society has led to an increased need for understanding and predicting the real world. There is an increasing demand for people who can structure and analyse the growing amount of produced and stored data. A thorough mathematical education provides the tools for such tasks.
Mathematics is inherent in a manifold of technical and scientific achievements. As an example, we can mention the notion of a differential equation, which so far has been a most adequate tool for describing dynamical phenomena. The subject of mathematics plays a special role as an exact science with an emphasis on quantitative aspects. This in turn makes the subject a highly relevant tool in a number of areas where quantitative analysis is needed. Today’s advancements in science and technology, medicine and pharmacology, economics and finance would not have been possible without mathematics.