Mathematical Modelling MSc

at University of Limerick

The first two semesters will be examined on coursework from both a mandatory core and a suite of optional courses from which the student can choose.  The coursework will be followed by the preparation of a dissertation over the summer months under close supervision.  The dissertation will be at research level, and may focus on a problem that arises through MACSI’s connections with industry.  The MSc can also be taken part time over a 2 or 3 year period, after consultation with the Course Director.  This course will provide training in applied mathematics techniques and will focus on mathematical models of real world processes, their formulation in terms of differential equations and methods of solution – both numerical and analytical.  Practical problems will be drawn from the industrial, commercial, medical, environmental and life science domains.

Autumn 
 

• Advanced Methods I
• Scientific Computation

3 elective modules to be chosen from:
 

• Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics
• Applied Analysis
• Mathematics of Natural Phenomena
• Perturbation Techniques and Asymptotics
• Numerical Partial Differential Equations
• Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics
• Operations Research 2
• Advanced Data Analysis
• Stochastic Processes
• Statistical Inference
• Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Spring
 

• Advanced Methods II
• Mathematical Geoscience
• Mathematical Biology and Physiology.

2 elective modules to be chosen from:
 

• Dynamical Systems
• Mathematical Modelling
• Stochastic Differential Equations for Finance
• Mathematical & Statistical Models of Investment
• Time Series Analysis
• Optimisation
• Advanced Data Modelling
• Networks and Complex Systems

The minimum entry requirement is a 2:2 undergraduate degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) (or equivalent) in mathematics, or any related numerate discipline. 

The cost of studying at University of Limerick varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €19300 annually, to study in University of Limerick.

Financial services including accounting, international banking, lending analysis and investment analysis; information and communication technologies; engineering industries (e.g. environmental, electronics, aerospace and automobile); scientific research (e.g. medical, social, economic, engineering, computing, industrial, fisheries, biological and mathematical); data analysis including market research and demographics; manufacturing (including production planning and quality control), research and development, especially in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; mathematics education (teaching and lecturing).