BSc Mathematical Sciences
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences BSc, a mathematics degree exploring analytical concepts and quantitative techniques. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme focuses on applications directed toward careers in business, industry, or academia. The first year covers the foundations through Differential Equations and Mechanics, Mathematical Discovery: Problem Solving and Programming, Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra, and Probability, Data and Statistics. The second year introduces Applied Linear Algebra and Optimisation, Graphs and Algorithms, Groups, Rings and Fields, and Metric Spaces and Geometry. In the final year, students undertake a Mathematical Project alongside optional modules such as Deep Learning and Neural Networks, Game Theory, and Number Theory and Cryptography.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include Mathematics or Further Mathematics.. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 158 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 29%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 13%
- Information Technology Professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 44%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 20%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Differential Equations and Mechanics
- Mathematical Discovery: Problem Solving and Programming
- Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Methods and Applications
- Probability, Data and Statistics
- Mathematical Challenge: Problem Solving and Programming in Business and Industry
- Applied Linear Algebra and Optimisation
- Graphs and Algorithms
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations
- Metric Spaces and Geometry
- Multivariable and Vector Calculus
- Real and Complex Analysis
- Statistics
- Mathematical Project
- Continuum Mechanics
- Deep Learning and Neural Networks
- Galois Theory and Coding Theory
- Game Theory
- Graph Theory and Applications
- Mathematics in Biology and Medicine
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Medical Statistics
- Metric Spaces and Geometry
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Numerical Analysis
- Optimisation
- Partial Differential Equations and Applications
- Real and Complex Analysis
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Birmingham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Birmingham?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Birmingham?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.