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Pure Mathematics

University of St Andrews

Content

The primary focus of Mathematics at St Andrews is understanding patterns and structure, and developing the tools with which to analyse them. Students of mathematics are able to describe, categorise and understand processes involved in physical or biological phenomena, as well as the structure of mathematics itself.

The study of Mathematics at St Andrews allows students to specialise in either pure or applied mathematics, from abstract theory to a range of applications in physics, computer science, biology and finance.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Maths at A plus English at National 5 at B.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB including Maths at A plus English at National 5 at B.

Entry into second year is possible with Advanced Highers at AA including Maths plus Highers at AAAAB.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MMath

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

G110

Course Length

4 - 5 years

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department

Mathematics and Statistics

SCQF Level

11

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General