Mathematics is a critical tool for understanding and shaping the increasingly complex world around us. Those trained in quantitative methods have an edge in multiple fields of human endeavor including business and finance, information technology, and R&D.
The Mathematical Sciences programme, run by NTU's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, offers a rigorous but flexible approach to mathematics education. All students receive training in the fundamental subjects of mathematics, such as calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics. Thereafter, individual students tailor the curriculum to their interests by choosing one of four tracks: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Business Analytics.
This Second Major programme equips Mathematical Sciences majors with additional training in data analytics, a discipline that is increasingly pervasive in science, technology, and business. The data analytics courses for the Second Major are offered by a wide range of Schools in NTU's College of Science and College of Engineering.
| Qualification | Minimum Subject Requirements |
|---|---|
| Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level | H2 Level pass in Mathematics and one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing. |
| Polytechnic Diploma | Relevant diploma (click here for more information). Applicants should have good grades in at least two mathematics modules, and must pass an admission test administered by the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | Pass in Mathematics and one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science at Higher Level. |
| NUS High School Diploma | Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology. |
| Others (including international applicants) | A good grade in Mathematics and one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing at the senior high school level, equivalent to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level or International Baccalaureate. |
This is a full-time four-year Bachelor of Science programme. The following curriculum applies to students matriculating in 2022. Click here for the curricula for other matriculation years.
The Mathematical Sciences major is divided into four tracks: Pure Mathematics (PMAS), Applied Mathematics (AMAS), Statistics (STAT), and Business Analytics (BA). The distribution of Academic Units (AU) varies between the different tracks.
| Course Type | Academic Units (AU) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMAS | AMAS | STAT | BA | |
| Core Courses | 45 | 45 | 45 | 37 |
| Track Core | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
| Prescribed Electives for chosen Track Choose one of the two options: AU figures for the PI option are shown in parentheses. |
24 (19) | 24 (19) | 23 (18) | 26 (21) |
Second Major Courses:
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21 |
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| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Common Core | 17 | |||
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Foundational Core | 10 (15) | |||
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) Can take BDEs offered by any School. |
12 |
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| Total | 136 AU | |||
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