Do you want to be a problem solver?
Would you like to learn to utilise advanced mathematical tools and computers to model, analyse and solve complex problems in business or research?
Then study Applied mathematics in Odense.
In the Applied mathematics programme, there is room for a number of elective courses which means you can shape your programme according to your particular interests.
Graduates who have completed this master programme are entitled to use the title of Master of Science (MSc) in Applied mathematics.
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Work with mathematics
Applied mathematics is not a particular kind of mathematics, but a way to work with mathematics. It is impossible to say whether a mathematical subject is applied or not. Most of the mathematics which is considered “pure” mathematics is developed in order to solve practical problems.
xn+yn=zn
A specific example of the opposite which still has a great practical potential is the French lawyer and government official Pierre de Fermat, who worked with mathematics solely to satisfy his own curiosity.
After more then 350 years, it was recently proven that his famous equation: xn+yn=zn, where x, y, z and n are positive, natural numbers, has no solution with n = 2 (because n=2 makes 3, 4 and 5 one of an infinite number of solutions).
Fermat had no ambition for his work in numbers theory to be practically utilised. Nonetheless, today his work is fundamental in the code theory (cryptology) which is used every time we make transactions and do banking online.
Problems from the real world
In short, you could say that an applied mathematician is often motivated by a problem outside the realm of mathematics. An applied mathematician masters and is capable of developing the mathematical tools which have helped create the modern society of industry and information.
An applied mathematician can:
- comprehend a comlex problem
- make a credible model of the problem
- analyse and calculate the consequences of the model
- implement algorithms belonging to the model on a computer
Research in Applied mathematics at University of Southern Denmark
Numerical mathematical modelling
A basic principle of science is to promote understanding through modelling and simulation. In the exact sciences, models often take the shape of stocastic, partial, differential or integral calculations. Today a large part of the models can be “solved” by a computer and the models analysed through computer simulation. Modern science is computational science, and numerical mathematical modelling is the modern manifestation of the basic scientific principle.
Statistics
The statistics group does research in the fields of mathematics and applied statistics with emphasis on exponential dispersion models, extreme value theory and use of statistics in biology. The group is part of the inter-faculty Research unit for Statistics at University of Southern Denmark, which also includes the biostatistics group at Department for Health Service Research at the Faculty of Health Science.
Read more about the research in Applied mathematics on the department website.
Applied mathematics - research profile
In the master’s programme in Applied mathematics with a profile in research, you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in current issues and complete your own research projects. The programme will provide you with a good basis for handling complex problems which are relevant in many different careers.
A complete study environment
As a student at University of Southern Denmark, you become part of a study environment we call Living Science. Your day will be characterised by great academic value and you can look forward to meeting your fellow students as well as researchers from a wide variety of fields. But a university programme is much more than courses, classes and lectures. Good friends, a solid network and a living study environment are all part of creating a connection between the academic and social spheres.In the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, IMADA for short, there is a good physical environment in which to work with other students and department employees. These surroundings are also used for parties and other social gatherings.