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    MSC Applied Mathematics (02250172) : University of Pretoria Yearbook 2017

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    University of Pretoria Yearbook 2017

    MSc Applied Mathematics (02250172)


    Duration of study 1 year
    Total credits 180

    Programme information
    The MSc degree is conferred on the grounds of a dissertation and such additional postgraduate coursework as
    may be prescribed.

    Renewal of registration
    As long as progress is satisfactory, renewal of the registration of a master’s student will be accepted for the
    second year of the study. Registration for a third and subsequent years will only take place when the Student
    Administration of the Faculty receives a written motivation that is supported by the head of department and
    Postgraduate Studies Committee.

    General
    Candidates are required to familiarise themselves with the General Regulations regarding the maximum period of
    registration and the requirements on the submission of a draft article for publication.

    Admission requirements
    ● An appropriate BScHons degree with a minimum of 60% for all modules at honours level. In the selection
    procedure the candidate’s complete undergraduate and honours academic record will be considered. In
    particular it is strongly recommended that the following modules be included on honours level: Measure and
    integration theory Functional analysis Partial differential equations and Numerical analysis.
    ● Admission is additionally dependent on availability of supervisor/s and/or projects within the department.

    Promotion to next study year


    The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate
    coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable
    to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.
    Subject to exceptions approved by the dean, on recommendation of the head of department, and where
    applicable, a student may not enter for the master's examination in the same module more than twice.

    Pass with distinction


    The MSc degree is conferred with distinction to candidates who obtain a final average mark of at least 75% and a
    mark of at least 75% for the dissertation/mini-dissertation from each of the members of the examination panel.
    Where a member of the examination panel awards a mark of less than 75% for the dissertation/mini-dissertation,
    that member of the examination panel must offer, in writing, support for his/her decision, or indicate in writing

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    that he/she supports the examination committee's decision to confer the degree with distinction.

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    Curriculum: Final year
    Minimum credits: 180

    Core modules
    Dissertation: Applied mathematics 890 (TWS 890)
    Module credits 180.00
    Prerequisites No prerequisites.
    Language of tuition Module is presented in English
    Academic organisation Mathematics and Applied Maths
    Period of presentation Year

    The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The
    General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of each student to
    familiarise himself or herself well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General
    Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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