Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Industrial and Applied Mathematics)

Curtin University

Advanced Science is an academically elite, honours degree course in which you can tailor your study to your interests in science, technology and mathematics. During your course, you will have access to world-class research groups, work-integrated learning, industry engagement, student-led projects and accelerated learning pathways. This course is unique in Western Australia in its multidisciplinary, project-based learning and scientific professional practice involving entrepreneurship, communication and leadership skills. These professional skills are essential in enabling agile and innovative responses to changing industry and employment circumstances. You’ll graduate with the skills to be a STEM leader who can apply advanced, multidisciplinary knowledge to address major science challenges.This course equips you with leadership and entrepreneurial skills so that you can contribute to science innovation. Curtin hosts numerous esteemed groups and centres undertaking high-impact research, ranging from agriculture to space sciences. Benefit from work-integrated learning opportunities from your second year. Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early.This course will teach you how to harness the power of mathematics for real-world applications across engineering, computer science, health and other diverse fields.You will develop a range of mathematical and computational skills, such as advanced calculus and linear algebra. You’ll learn modelling and optimisation, network design and analysis, logistics, supply chain networks, transportation networks, computational mathematics, statistics and probability. This is an Advanced Science honours course, designed for high-performing students to both deepen and broaden their mathematics experience with research, leadership and entrepreneurship. It provides you with opportunities to undertake and source for-credit internships and immersive work experiences. You can also undertake a student-led applied project, ranging from original research through to translational (entrepreneurial) science. The project will involve collaboration with industry partners and/or research leaders, to enhance your understanding of applied mathematics. Upon completing your studies, you’ll have the expertise to improve efficiencies in organisations involved in data analysis, industrial engineering, IT, statistical analysis and supply-chain management and in other industries where mathematical applications are crucial.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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