Applications for an MSc in mathematical modelling are invited by the University of Limerick.

The University of Limerick is intending to launch a new Master’s course in Mathematical Modelling due to commence in the autumn semester 2009/10. The MSc will be run by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in association with MACSI, the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry based in UL.

MACSI is a network of mathematical modellers and scientific computational analysts based in Ireland, with centre in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Limerick and it is funded by Science Foundation Ireland since 2006. Research in the Department, and in MACSI, focuses on applied mathematics, and in particular there is a strong interest in numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, industrial applied mathematics, geoscience, inverse problems and imaging science, commerce and life sciences.

General Introduction of the MSc
The MSc will provide a training in techniques of applied mathematics, and will focus largely on mathematical models of real world processes, their formulation in terms of differential equations, and methods of solutions, both numerical and analytical, of the models. A focus of the course will be an emphasis on practical problems which arise in industry, commerce, medicine, as well as the environmental and life sciences. In particular, there will be a close alliance between the course and research problems in industrial applied mathematics, which is a principal research strand underpinning MACSI research. The course directors are Prof. Andrew Fowler and Prof. James Gleeson.

How to apply
Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, two academic references and a letter of application. Applications must be directed to the MACSI administrator Peg Hanrahan.

First deadline for applications: 30th of April 2009

Second deadline for applications: 30th of July 2009

A number of scholarships will be available to suitably qualified candidates and will be assigned by giving preference to early applicants.

Programme Structure of the MSc
Two semesters of course work will be followed by the preparation of a dissertation over the summer months (May to August) under close supervision. The dissertation will be at research level, and will often (though not inevitably) be on a problem which arises through MACSI’s connections with industry. The course work will comprise both a mandatory core, and a suite of optional courses, from which the student can choose. For further information on the MSc and a detailed list of mandatory and optional courses please visit the MACSI website or contact the Director for Postgraduate Studies in Mathematics Dr. Romina Gaburro. The University of Limerick are always pleased to talk to prospective graduate students.