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Applied Mathematical Sciences with Biological and Ecological Modelling – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,600 - ≈ € 11,930 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Heriot-Watt University
Duration * MSc 1 year full time
* Diploma 9 months full time
body { background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(255, 255, 255); } Overview The contribution of mathematical and computational modelling to the understanding of biological systems has rapidly grown in recent years. This discipline encompasses a wide range of life science areas, including ecology (e.g. population dynamics), epidemiology (e.g. spread of diseases), medicine (e.g. modelling cancer growth and treatment) and developmental biology.
This programme aims to equip students with the necessary technical skills to develop, analyse and interpret models applied to biological systems. Course work is supported by an extended and supervised project in life science modelling.
Contents
Core courses:
* mathematical ecology;
* mathematical biology and medicine;
* Modelling and tools;
* Applied Linear Algebra or Dynamical Systems.
optional courses including:
* approximation of continuous systems;
* statistical methods;
* foundation molecular biology;
* climate change causes and impacts
* optimization;
* Numerical Analysis of PDEs;
* Modern portfolio theory;
* Partial differential equations;
* Climate Change: mitigation and adaption measures
* Fractals & chaos.
Typical projects include:
* Population cycles of forest insects;
* The replacement of red squirrels by grey squirrels in the UK;
* Vegetation patterns in semi-arid environments;
* Modelling "Vasculogenesis" - formation of the blood flow network;
* Wiring the Nervous System;
* Efficiency of chemotherapy protocols.
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Requirements
A good honours degree in mathematics or another numerate discipline.
English language qualification
If your first language is not English (and your first degree was not taught in English) then you will have to take an English language test. If you have already taken such a test before you apply for a place then please include the certificate with your application form. Otherwise any offer of a place we make will be conditional on satisfactory completion of a suitable exam.
The minimum entry requirement is one of the following:
* TOEFL (OLD version) 550
* TOEFL (NEW computerised version) 213
* IELTS 6.5
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, Grade C
Other tests may be acceptible but you must contact the postgraduate office regarding this.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
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