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94 Bachelor’s and Master’s programme directory | SCIENCeMaster’s Programmein Mathematical Statistics• Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• Centre for Mathematical Sciences• Lund CampusProgramme overviewThe Master’s programme in Mathematical Statisticsprovides a broad spectrum of tools and methods forhandling random phenomena occurring in scientificas well as industrial contexts. Within the programmeyou can specialise in many different areas for differentpurposes. On this programme you take at least 45ECTS credits in mathematical statistics at Master’s level,and write a Master’s thesis of 30 ECTS credits. You canchoose to take the remaining (at most) 45 ECTS coursecredits in mathematics or numerical analysis. You canalso choose to take courses in other subjects such ascomputer science, or, if you are aiming for a career ina specific applied field, courses in that field. Examplesinclude courses in economics, molecular biology andbioinformatics. If you intend to proceed to a PhD youshould take courses with a high degree of theory content,while if you are aiming for a career outside academiayou should take courses that cover a wide rangeof statistical models and methods.and letters of recommendation when you apply to thisprogramme.Selection criteria/additional infoSelection of students is based on previous university/collegestudies and other merits such as letters ofrecommendation and statement of purpose.Tuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 140 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/Mathematical-StatisticsStudent counsellorMagnus Wiktorsson,Magnus.Wiktorsson@matstat.lu.seMaster’s Programmein Mathematics• Master of Science in Mathematics• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• Centre for Mathematical Sciences• Lund Campusprogramme.Selection criteria/additional infoSelection of students is based on previous university/college studies and other merits such as letters of recommendationand statement of purpose.Tuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 140 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/MathematicsDirector of studiesAnna-Maria Persson, Anna-Maria.Persson@math.lu.seStudy advisorAnders Olofsson, Anders.Olofsson@math.lu.seMaster’s Programmein Molecular Biology,Medical Biology• Master of Science in Molecular Biology• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• Department of Biology• Lund CampusSCIENCEProgramme modules/coursesStationary Stochastic Processes (7.5 ECTS), MarkovProcesses (7.5 ECTS), the Mathematical Basis for ProbabilityTheory (7.5 ECTS), Time Series Analysis (7.5ECTS), Monte Carlo Methods for Stochastic Inference(7.5 ECTS), Linear and Logistic Regression (7.5 ECTS),Statistical Modelling of Extreme Values (7.5 ECTS),Inference Theory (7.5 ECTS) or Design of Experiments(7.5 ECTS). Choose two of the following three courses:Non-Linear Time Series Analysis (7.5 ECTS), Spatial Statisticswith Image Analysis (7.5 ECTS), Valuation of DerivativeAssets (7.5 ECTS). Choose two of the followingthree courses: Financial Statistics (7.5 ECTS), SurvivalAnalysis (7.5 ECTS), Statistical Modelling of MultivariateExtreme Values (7.5 ECTS) or other elective courses.Master’s degree thesis (30 ECTS).Career prospectsWith a Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics youhave great opportunities to form an exciting careerin, for example, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnologycompanies or the banking and finance sector.Statistical methods are also of great importance forlogistics, quality assurance and development in industry,and organisations within the public sector.Admission requirementsA degree at the basic (Bachelor) level of at least 180ECTS credits, or that the requirements for such a degreeare fulfilled. It is also required that this degreecontains courses of in total at least 90 ECTS creditsin mathematics, mathematical statistics, numericalanalysis, scientific computing and computer science,of which at least 45 ECTS credits in mathematics includingcourses in multivariable calculus and linear algebra,at least 30 ECTS credits in mathematical statistics, andat least 15 ECTS credits in numerical analysis, scientificcomputing and/or computer science. English B (advanced).See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details onEnglish proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a statement of purposeProgramme overviewThe purpose of the Master’s programme in Mathematicsis to give you an advanced theoretical knowledgeof mathematics, together with practical skills to applythis knowledge both to mathematical problems andin applications of mathematics. You are required totake a minimum of 45 ECTS credits of advanced coursesin mathematics or numerical analysis. The programmeinvolves a Master’s thesis of 30 ECTS credits, running inparallel with courses over the final two semesters. Theremaining credits can be chosen freely, giving a widerange of possible specialisations within pure or appliedmathematics or numerical analysis.Programme modules/coursesAlgebraic Structures (7.5 ECTS), Analytic Functions (15ECTS), Differential Geometry (7.5 ECTS), Functions ofComplex Variables (7.5 ECTS), Integration Theory (7.5),Linear Functional Analysis (7.5 ECTS), Number Theory(7.5 ECTS), Numerical Methods for Differential Equations(8 ECTS), Ordinary Differential Equations (7.5ECTS), Special Course (7.5 ECTS), Specialised Course onIntegration Theory (7.5 ECTS), Specialised Course on LinearFunctional Analysis (7.5 ECTS), Topology (7.5 ECTS,Master’s degree thesis (15 ECTS), electives, see http://www.maths.lth.se/education/nf/programs/MaM/.Career prospectsAfter graduating from this programme you are qualifiedto enter a PhD programme in mathematics. Youwill also have sufficient skills in applying mathematicsto seek employment in industry, with governmentagencies and in other organisations working withmathematical problems.Admission requirementsA BSc with at least 90 ECTS credits in mathematics.English B (advanced). See www.lunduniversity.lu.sefor details on English proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a statement of purposeand letters of recommendation when you apply to thisProgramme overviewThis programme aims to give students of molecularbiology a solid foundation for a career in medicallyrelated areas. These areas have played, and will continueto play, a central role in pharmaceutical andbiotechnological development. The programme alsodeals with subjects related to obvious commercialapplications such as the development of diagnostictools, quality control, and functional foods.Special features of the programme• Broad range of courses related to medical biology,including pharmacology, immunology, nutritionphysiology, toxicology, and neurobiology• Integration of theory with training of laboratoryskills• Insights into the drug development process, fromresearch to clinical use• Extensive training in oral and written communicationprovides a solid basis for the use of relevant terms andexpressions within medical biology and related areas• Extracurricular activities such as seminars and sitevisits are offeredProgramme modules/coursesCompulsory courses: 60 ECTS in Medical Biology, 30ECTS of elective courses or a continuation of Master’sdegree project, Master’s degree project (30-60 ECTS)Recommended course of study: Immunology (15 ECTS,optional), Pharmacology (15 ECTS), Toxicology (15ECTS), Cellular and Molecular Immunology (15 ECTS),Neurobiology (15 ECTS, optional).Full list of electives, see http://www.lu.se/biologyeducation/master-s-programmes/molecular-biology/medical-biology.Most courses are full-time studies, and you usuallytake only one course at a time. The courses are typicallyteaching-intensive with lectures, seminars, theoreticaland practical exercises as well as self studies. Duringone term you normally take two courses of 15 ECTScredits (i.e. a total of 60 credits per year).Career prospectsThe knowledge and skills you will gain on this programmeopen doors to employment within many sec-