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
Typical core modules
- Core Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics 1
- Programming and Algorithms
- Computer Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Typical core modules
- Probability Models and Methods
- Statistical Models and Methods
- Introduction to Scientific Computation
- Algorithms Data Structures and Efficiency
- Introduction to Formal Reasoning
Typical 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
- Human Computer Interaction
- Introduction to Image Processing
- C++ Programming
- Software Specification
- Languages and Computation
Typical core modules
- Mathematics Group Projects
- Optimisation
- Machine Learning
Typical 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 2024 entry.
| A Level |
BBB, including Mathematics, excluding critical thinking and general studies. |
| IB Diploma | 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including a specific subject in mathematics. |
| STPM | BBB, including Mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am. |
| UEC | 2 As including Mathematics and grade B3 in 3 further academic subjects, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language. |
| SAM or other Australian Matriculations |
ATAR 86 including specific subjects in mathematics and other relevant subjects. |
| Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) |
79% average based on 6 subjects with at least 70% in Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@’s requirements. |
| Advance Placement (AP) | 4, 4, 4, including AP Calculus BC. |
| Diploma - Other Institutions | Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| Foundation - Other Institutions | Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation |
Successful completion of the Foundation in Engineering or Science programme with a minimum of 50% in all mathematics modules. |
We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we are also reviewing and accepting grades based on the minimum acceptable (and those who are holding grades with near misses). The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.
Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.
| 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 A 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 |
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IB English B (Higher Level): |
4 points |
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IB English B (Standard Level): |
5 points |
IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.
Foundation progression options
The Foundation in Engineering or Science is a pathway for students to pursue a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Data Science. Modules on the programme aim to improve language and study skills as well as enhance understanding of mathematics and the physical sciences.
Successful completion of this programme with no failed modules and a minimum of 50% in all mathematics modules are required for progression to the BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Data Science.
Learning and assessment
How you will learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Computer labs
How you will be assessed
- Coursework
- Examinations
Fees
| Residency | Fees |
|---|---|
| Malaysian students | RM39,900 per year |
| International students | RM49,950 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 10 July 2024. 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.