African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa campus

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BSc Honours Mathematics (focus in Biomathematics) at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

One-year programme offered jointly by AIMS South Africa and Stellenbosch University, responding to the need for researchers with strong mathematical skills in molecular biology, bioinformatics, ecology and biomedical science. The first half of the year is spent at AIMS South Africa and the second half at Stellenbosch University.

Faculty: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences  |  Department: Joint with Stellenbosch University  |  Duration: One year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Begins each January  |  Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Mathematical modelling, computational and discrete methods, nonlinear dynamical systems in biology and topics in biological and biomedical sciences, plus a research project applying mathematical, computational or statistical approaches to biological or environmental problems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

South African students with a good BSc majoring in Mathematics and at least some courses in a biological or biomedical field, or an equivalent qualification. Applications through the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Science postgraduate page; enquiries to the Stellenbosch coordinator.

Intake: Begins each January

Duration: One year

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