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MSc PG Dip Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine

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    MSc/Diploma Full-time, Part-time

Course Description

Since the 1990s Heriot-Watt University has had an internationally renowned research group in Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine. This group includes Jonathan Sherratt, Andy White and Kevin Painter; all of whom are leading researchers in mathematical biology with strong international reputations. 

Building on the strength of this research group we are excited to be launching a brand new MSc Programme in Mathematical Biology Ecology and Medicine.  The programme includes high level and high quality courses that will provide a comprehensive training in mathematical modelling of problems in the life sciences, in mathematical techniques to study these models, and in the use of data to both inform and test the models.

During the summer you will do an extended project on a cutting-edge research topic that is aligned with our research interests. These include work on wound healing, pattern formation in developmental biology, epidemics, cancer, semi-arid ecosystems, and evolution. The programme will open up for you a wide range of career paths and possibilities for future study.

Entry Requirements

Entry is aimed at graduates with strong mathematical knowledge and skills. A good honours degree in mathematics, statistics or a related subject with a substantial mathematical content is desired. Motivation and a willingness to work hard are also important pre-requisites.

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Fees

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Module Details

There are four mandatory courses and four optional courses, totalling 120 credits. The mandatory courses concern specific aspects of mathematical modelling in biology ecology and medicine, while the optional courses concern either background material in mathematical analysis, numerical simulation and statistical methods, or complementary material in biological sciences and computer science. Choice of optional courses will be done in consultation with the programme director and will be subject to his/her approval. 

Core courses

  • Mathematical Ecology
  • Modelling and Simulation in the Life Sciences
  • Mathematical Biology and Medicine
  • Research Topics in Mathematical Biology,
  • Ecology and Medicine
  • Masters Project and Dissertation

Optional courses

  • Climate Change: Causes and Impacts
  • Optimisation
  • Modelling and Tools
  • Numerical ODEs
  • Biologically Inspired Computation
  • Statistical Methods
  • Applied Linear Algebra
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Numerical Analysis (PDEs)
  • Stochastic Simulation
  • Bayesian Inference and Computational Methods

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