Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The BSc Honours in Mathematics broadens the fundamental mathematical basis built in the undergraduate mathematics programme. It is a one-year coursework programme on the Stellenbosch campus with a Mathematics focus and a Biomathematics focus.

Faculty: Science | Department: Mathematical Sciences | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Mathematics focus: compulsory Algebra, Functional Analysis and Measure Theory, Topology, Complex Analysis and a 32-credit Honours project, with electives such as Category Theory, Logic, Algebraic Geometry and Differential Geometry. Biomathematics focus: modules offered with AIMS (Muizenberg) including Non-linear Dynamical Systems in Biomathematics, Computational and discrete methods, selected topics from biological and biomedical sciences, and a Biomathematics Honours project. At least 64 credits per semester.

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Entry requirements

Postgraduate (specific to this degree): a BSc degree with Mathematics as major or equivalent qualification, with a final mark of at least 60% for Mathematics 3. For the Biomathematics focus: a BSc degree approved by the Biomathematics programme committee with an average of at least 60% for the relevant third-year modules. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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