Program Overview

Undergraduate Study in Applied Mathematics

The University of Auckland offers an undergraduate program in Applied Mathematics, which is a pathway within the Mathematics major. This program enables students to develop core skills in building mathematical models, understanding mathematical ideas, and solving models through computation.

What Can You Study in Applied Mathematics?

Applied Mathematics is crucial in modern science, as it applies mathematical techniques to science and technology to answer interesting questions. Students in this program will explore real-world problems in areas such as physiology, ice flow, astronomy, quantum chemistry, nonlinear systems, and the human genome.

Structuring Your Programme in Applied Mathematics

The Applied Mathematics pathway is offered within the Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics. Students can choose to take a group of courses with a focus on Applied Mathematics, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Career Opportunities

Graduates in Applied Mathematics have numerous career opportunities in government and industry, including computer development, insurance, meteorology, traffic engineering, systems analysis, computing programming, statistics, biometrics, and operations research. There is also a strong demand for mathematics teachers.

Some of Our Recent Graduates Are Employed In:

• Academia
• Actuarial work
• AgResearch
• Biotechnology
• Finance, business, and risk analysis
• Investment banking
• Scientific research

Further Study Options

Students who complete the undergraduate program in Applied Mathematics can pursue further study options, including:

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Meet a Graduate

One of the notable graduates of the program is Priya Singh, who completed a conjoint Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. She became Fonterra's youngest General Manager and is also the Founder and CEO of Karma Collective, Mentor Me Fiji Foundation, and Pop the Question.

Related Subjects

Related subjects to Applied Mathematics include:

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics

Faculty of Science

The undergraduate program in Applied Mathematics is offered by the Faculty of Science, which includes the Department of Mathematics. The Faculty offers a range of undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Science.