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About Msc Mathematical Biology in University of Dundee

The focus of this course is using mathematics to solve biological and biomedical problems. Graduates from this course are well placed to make significant contributions to the rapidly expanding healthcare sector and major societal challenges including global sustainability.

The topics taught are directly linked to the research that we do, so you will be learning at the cutting edge of mathematical biology.

We are a relatively small division and operate with an excellent staff/student ratio. One advantage of this is that we can get to know each student personally, and so can offer a friendly and supportive learning experience. Staff are ready and willing to help at all levels, and in addition, our Student-Staff Committee meets regularly to discuss matters of importance to our students.

In this course we use a wide selection of mathematical software packages such as MATLAB, Maple and COMSOL.

We have a weekly seminar programme in the mathematics division, which features  a variety of mathematical biology topics.

Our current research

The University of Dundee has a long history of research in mathematical biology. Current mathematical biology research in Dundee involves the application of modern applied mathematics and computational modelling to a range of biological topics including cancer growth and treatment, ecology, plant dynamics and microbial biofilms. The mathematical biology group has close links with colleagues in Life Sciences and Medicine which ensure that research projects are driven by cutting-edge science.

Who should study this course?

This course suits graduates with a degree in mathematics or in a subject with strong mathematical components such as physics, who wish to develop their mathematical skills whilst focussing on solving biological and biomedical problems.

Careers

The Biomedical Sciences are now recognizing the need for quantitative, predictive approaches to their traditional qualitative subject areas. Healthcare and Biotechnology are still fast-growing industries in UK, Europe and Worldwide. New start-up companies and large-scale government investment are also opening up employment prospects in emerging economies such as Singapore, China and India.

Students graduating from this programme would be very well placed to take advantage of these global opportunities.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor’s degree with 55% or above considered from University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, IITs and IIMs (considered equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree)

  Bachelor’s degree with 60% or above required from other institutions (considered equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree)

  A Bachelor’s degree with 50% or above may be considered comparable to a UK 2.2 degree.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
• TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
• PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills

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