STEM

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Mathematics degree with a statistics specialism, covering mathematical modelling, statistical estimation, medical statistics and big data.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds a mathematical foundation for statistics. Year 2 covers mathematical models of scientific and natural processes and statistical estimation methods. The final year covers specialised statistics topics including medical statistics and big data, designing a clinical trial and combining evidence from large-scale medical studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points typical offer. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics and Maths and Mechanics are treated as Maths). BTEC: DMM including a distinction in a mathematics unit. Access to HE Diploma: 33 level 3 credits with at least 12 at Distinction in Mathematics including a unit introducing calculus, plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4. International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics. Other qualifications and returning learners are considered individually ([email protected]). Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Duration: 3 years