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Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)

College of Science and Engineering

CAO Code: GY319

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Study Mathematical Science

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Entry Points (2024)

510

Course Overview

This honours degree programme provides students with a solid foundation in Mathematical Science, encompassing all aspects of mathematics and its applications. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in particular areas, for example in mathematics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, statistics and bioinformatics.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate including Irish, English, Mathematics and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Additional requirements: Minimum of H5 or O1 in Mathematics.

Additional Requirements

Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or Grade A at O-Level

Duration

4 years

Next start date

September 2025

A Level Grades (2024)

universityofgalway.ie/alevels

Average intake

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

4 (More Info)

CAO

GY319

Course Outline

‌For more information, please visit the Current Students page on the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics website here.

YEAR ONE

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Probability Models and Statistical Methods
• Introduction to Programming
• One of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Mathematical Science Workshop Series

YEAR TWO

Curriculum core consists of components from the following modules/pathways:
• Linear Algebra
• Discrete Mathematics
• Differential Forms
• Complex Analysis
• Probability
• Statistical Inference
• Mechanics
• Mathematical Methods
• Up to one-third of the second-year curriculum can be selected from a list of additional options, some offered from within the school and some available within other science disciplines, subject by first-year prerequisites

YEAR THREE AND FOUR

• Selection of specialised modules from chosen areas of the mathematical sciences. Students can view the range of possibilites on the course website.
• Final-year project in subject area of your choice.

See course outline for GY319 Mathematical Science here

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Further Education

Graduates have a broad range of options for postgraduate work available to them. Opportunities include MSc or PhD programmes at University of Galway and further afield in all areas of the Mathematical Sciences. Interdisciplinary research options are also available.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

The reasoning skills and problem-solving abilities of Mathematical Science graduates are highly valued and the career opportunities are diverse, both in the public and private sectors. Many graduates are employed in the financial and actuarial services, while others are working in the IT industry, particularly in programming and software development. Others work in the pharmaceutical industry, doing clinical research, and in secondary and tertiary education, and the civil service.

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€7,268 p.a. (€7,408 p.a. including levy) 2025/26

Fees: Tuition

€4,268 p.a. 2025/26

Fees: Student Contribution

€3,000 p.a. 2025/26

Fees: Student levy

€140 p.a. 2025/26

Fees: Non EU

€27,000 p.a. (€27,140 p.a. including levy) 2025/26

EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy* €140. *Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. Further detail here.

For 25/26 entrants, where the course duration is greater than 1 year, there is an inflationary increase approved of 3.4% per annum for continuing years fees**.
**Excludes Full-Time EU Undergraduate fees. These are fixed and do not change.

Find out More

Doctor Martin Meere

Programme Director

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

T 353 91 493 087

E martin.meere@universityofgalway.ie

http://www.maths.univerisityofgalway.ie

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