Course overview
Mathematical Sciences will allow you to achieve a quality degree driven towards data analytics. Taught modules will allow you to enhance your experiences and knowledge by building on skills in computing, statistical and mathematical modelling and management. Mathematical science degrees are widely used in all aspects of modern society, from statistics and computing to management, scientific work and teaching.
Why choose this course?
Both data analytics and data science are a major component of Industry 4.0. Today more than ever all industries around the world including agriculture, manufacturing, trading, healthcare and finance are rapidly evolving into data-driven economies. The worldwide situation of the recent Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that economies based on data science and data analytics are not only important but essential for the survival of the majority of businesses.
Modules
Core modules
- Core Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics 1
- Programming and Algorithms
- Computer Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Core modules
- Probability and Statistics 2
- Probability 3
- Statistics 3
- Scientific Computation
- Algorithms Data Structures and Efficiency
- Introduction to Formal Reasoning
- Industrial Training
Optional modules
- Operating Systems and Concurrency
- 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Maintainable Software
- Artificial Intelligence Methods
- Databases and Interfaces
- Human Computer Interaction
- Introduction to Image Processing
- C++ Programming
- Software Specification
- Languages and Computation
Core modules
- Mathematics Group Projects
- Optimization
- Machine Learning
Optional modules
- Applied Statistical Modelling
- Multivariate Analysis
- Software Quality Assurance
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Designing Intelligent Agents
- Computer Security
- Computer Vision
- Data Visualisation
- Data Visualisation Project
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
| A Level | BBC, including Mathematics at grade B, excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies. |
| IB Diploma | 26 points, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) at 5 points. |
| STPM | BBC+, including Mathematics at grade B; excluding Pengajian Am. |
| UEC | 5 B3s, including Mathematics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language. |
| Australian Year 12 | ATAR 82. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in Mathematics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required. For WACE, applicants must have studied both Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist. For SACE, both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics are required. For other states and territories, the Mathematics subjects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 77% average based on 6 subjects, including 81% in both Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@’s requirements. |
| Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China) | 70% average in the Gaokao, including 75% in Mathematics. In addition, a minimum of 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with at least 80% in Mathematics and at least 70% in one of the Science, Technology, or Engineering subjects. Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale. |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII | 78% average from the best four subjects, including 80% in Mathematics (CBSE Applied Mathematics is not accepted). Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education. |
| Advance Placement (AP) | 4, 4, 3, including AP Calculus BC with a score of 4. |
| Diploma - Local Institutions | Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including all Mathematics modules at grade B. |
| Foundation - Local Institutions | Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including all Mathematics modules at grade B. |
| Nottingham's Foundation Programme | Successful completion is required, with a minimum score of 50% in all Mathematics modules. |
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have a grade C in Additional Mathematics at the SPM level or in Mathematics. Those with a grade C in Mathematics must also have at least a grade C in one of the Science, Technology, or Engineering subjects at SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma, or an equivalent qualification. This requirement may be waived for applicants with an appropriate science background.
This list is not exhaustive, and we accept a wide range of qualifications. Eligibility will be fully determined upon the submission of a completed application.
| IELTS (Academic): |
6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element) |
| TOEFL (iBT): | 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking) |
| PTE (Academic): | 65 (with no less than 59 in each element) |
| GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: | Grade C |
| GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: | Grade C |
| SPM: | CEFR level B2 |
| GCSE O-Level: | Grade C / 4 |
| IGCSE (first language): | Grade C / 4 |
| IGCSE (first second): | Grade B / 6 |
| MUET: | Brand 4 |
| UEC: | Grade B3 |
| IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): | 4 points |
|
IB English B (Higher Level): |
4 points |
|
IB English B (Standard Level): |
5 points |
|
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): |
75% |
|
CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: |
70% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required) |
- IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
- IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
- MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
- OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.
- CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII.
Foundation progression options
The Nottingham's Foundation Programme is a 1-year pre-university course that prepares students for direct progression to UNM’s undergraduate degrees. It builds a strong academic foundation while enhancing language, critical thinking, and study skills. Students can also explore elective modules tailored to their chosen degree pathway.
Learning and assessment
How you will learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Computer labs
How you will be assessed
- Coursework
- Examinations
Fees
| Residency | Fees |
|---|---|
| Malaysian students | RM52,000 per year |
| International students | RM58,000 per year |
Where you will learn
Malaysia Campus
Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.
The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.
Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.
Careers
The programme serves to prepare graduates for the career path of data science. Based on the selection of modules in the programme, graduates and enter specialized fields in data science.
The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ has an established Careers Advisory Service (CAS) that provide students with essential resources and guidance for career choices and offer many opportunities to develop the skills needed to plan and manage your future. Our Careers Advisory Service will work with you to improve and maximise your employability skills. As well as providing essential resources and guidance they will also assist you with job/course applications, facilitate searches for appropriate work experience placements and connect you to a wide range of prospective employers or training opportunities.
It is foreseeable that future organizations, private or government, will require analytics to identify trends and patterns in the behaviour of the public. For the tertiary sector, the identification of these trends is crucial when making decisions on the launching of new products and services, as well as when using risk management to minimize loses.
For the healthcare industry, analytics allow for a more accurate, faster and cheaper diagnosis using artificial intelligence, for example, medical prescriptions can be generated for medicine collection. For the secondary sector, the efficiency of the systems in the manufacturing industry can also be maximized through the use of data science to identify wastage. For the primary sector, the harvesting of goods such as growing of crops and fishing can be maximised or sustained with the use of analytics. Data science allows for a prediction of the crop yield on a plot of land given the soil content and water level, and also helps in preventing overfishing to ensure sustainable fish stocks.
As for the authorities, the trend in the daily behaviour of the public is important in maximising the efficiency of the public use of infrastructures and enforcing of the laws to prevent both financial and personal crimes. In addition, data science is useful in improving military intelligence gathering capabilities and enhancing the prediction of the occurrence of natural disasters to minimize the impact. In other words, data science touches every aspect of life of everyone, from farmers to merchants to law enforcers.
The world will be run by data analytics, and this programme serves to train future data analysts.
Frequently asked questions
This content was last updated on 24 January 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.