Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Australian National University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Maths is at the core of all technological innovations.
If you like to master quantitative problem-solving, mathematical modelling and critical thinking, the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences is the degree for you. It is an elite, research-focused program for exceptional students at Australia’s highest-ranked university for mathematics.
It is designed for students who want a career based in the quantitative modelling of the real world, a research-oriented career in government, commerce or industry, or who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies.
ANU has been ranked Australia’s best university for mathematics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024 by subject). You will explore how to conduct research into modern mathematics, and applied contexts, such as health, information technology and economics.
Areas of study
Computer science, mathematics, statistics.
Career opportunities
Quantitative modelling, data science, biomedical engineering or research, academia; government and consulting at organisations such as the CSIRO, Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia, Australian Signals Directorate, Macquarie Bank, Boston Consulting Group, The Treasury, Australian Taxation Office and Google.
Honours
Available as an additional year, subject to progress requirements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Information about ANU student contributions.
Prerequisites
ACT: Specialist Mathematics and Specialist Methods (double major) / Discrete Mathematics ANU/UC. NSW: Mathematics Extension 2.
Admission criteria
Refer to the ANU general admission criteria.
Minimum selection rank: 95.00. Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, we cannot guarantee entry to applicants who meet the minimum selection rank for their preferred program.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the ANU website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Combined options
ANU flexible double degree options allow you to create your own study program.