University of Nottingham

Course Details

Mathematical Medicine and Biology MSc

Course Description

The MSc Mathematical Medicine and Biology will provide you with skills suitable for a research career in the exciting and growing field of mathematical medicine and biology. You will be trained in advanced mathematical techniques including partial differential equations and stochastic processes. Moreover, a broad variety of biological and medical applications, ranging from subcellular processes such as gene regulation to organ-level dynamics will be covered. The taught training programme will be followed by a substantial individual project leading to a dissertation. Throughout the course, the exceptional strength of the Centre for Mathematical Medicine and Biology will facilitate your hands-on experience of interdisciplinary biomedical research.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

The MSc Mathematical Medicine and Biology will provide you with skills suitable for a career in the phramaceutical industry or within the health care industry and also prepares you for a research career in the exciting and growing field of mathematical medicine and biology. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 91% of postgraduates in the School of Mathematical Sciences who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £29,600 with the highest being £34,000.

Mathematical Medicine and Biology MSc University of Nottingham