Department of Mathematical Sciences
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We are an internationally recognised mathematics research department with excellence in teaching at all levels.
Our groups focus on particular research areas but with a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support.
Learn more about our mathematical sciences courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
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Delivering excellent training and research at the interface of applied mathematics, numerical analysis, probability, and statistics.
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
We are currently advertising projects across a broad range of mathematical disciplines.
Find out what Research Centres and groups make up the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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Explore our facilities available for teaching and research with expert support from University staff.
Find out more about the Bath - LMS Symposia which covers the full breadth of mathematics and some applications.
Chris Budd OBE, professor of Applied Mathematics, has been named an inaugural founding Fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
Professor Kit Yates (Maths) writes about working with actors at the Old Vic Theatre to help them understand the maths behind Tom Stoppard's play, Arcadia.
AI is making gains in solving pure math problems. Can it crack the hardest problems in mathematics? Professor Kit Yates writes for Live Science.
Professor Stephen Wilson has been elected as one of the 2025 cohort of new Fellows of the American Physical Society.
Neat lanes are the norm at road crossings – until people start veering off at critical angles, then chaos ensues.
Dr Sarah Penington has been awarded the Erlang Prize for contributions to the field of applied probability.
Mathematical Sciences student Charlotte Eldred enjoyed her placement so much that she's going back for more.
Mathematical Sciences student Charlotte Ware enjoyed the business trips during her placement as a financial analyst.
Maths student Lily Hemmett learnt a great deal on placement in the fast-paced development atmosphere of Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.
Advice for postdoctoral researchers about how to apply for fellowships and join the Department of Mathematical Sciences.