Course summary
The Interdisciplinary Mathematics Diploma plus MSc encompasses a breadth of pure and applied mathematics and statistics, with skills useful for a range of future scientific careers. The Warwick Mathematics Institute offers you specialist guidance and training opportunities. Do you aspire to become a professional scientist? Or do you have a mathematical background and wish to learn about the interactions between sciences and mathematics? Our programme encompasses a breadth of pure and applied mathematics, and statistics. The Diploma + MSc option gives you the opportunity to work on a project in your first year before you progress to your dissertation in the second year. In addition to modules in Mathematics, you will take modules in related subjects such as Physics, Biology or any of the other departments listed in the module section. The knowledge and skills you will acquire will prove useful for a range of future scientific careers or if you wish to progress to PhD level studies in Mathematics or one of the sciences. Skills from this degree
- Conducting independent research on a challenging problem
- Gathering and organising data to make a case
- Preparing and delivering a technical presentation
- Scientific communication
- Technical precision
- Organising, absorbing and consolidating information and techniques
- Applying knowledge in the solution of complex problems
Modules
Core modules Year One Project Year Two Dissertation Optional modules A wide selection of optional modulesLink opens in a new window is offered in both pure and applied mathematics. In addition, a wide selection of modules are offered from the following departments:
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Medical School
- Physics
- Psychology
Assessment method
Term One (October - December) You attend roughly half of your modules and begin discussing dissertation topics with members of staff. Term Two (January - March) You attend the remaining modules, register for examinations, declare a dissertation topic and a supervisor, and start background work on the topic. Term Three (April - June) You take examinations for the Term One and Two modules and continue to work on your dissertation. Summer (July - September) Over the summer you work full-time on your dissertation, and you may give an oral presentation to staff about your project. Completed dissertations must be submitted early September.
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: - Band A - IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0. **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. **Additional requirements** There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
General costs to be considered:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Clothes and leisure
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL