General Objectives of the Course

The course provides a broad range of mathematical knowledge, combining the rigor of its theoretical framework with the diversity and relevance of its practical applications, while making use of computational tools whenever necessary and appropriate.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the cycle of studies leading to this Master's degree must be:
a) Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent;
b) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State compliant with this Process;
c) Holders of a higher academic degree obtained abroad that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree of bachelor in one of the areas mentioned under the previous points by the Scientific Committee of FCTUC;
d) In duly justified cases, holders of a scientific and professional curriculum relevant for completing this cycle of studies as recognized by the Scientific Committee of FCTUC.

The academic degree must be in Mathematics or in a related field, such as engineering or sciences, provided that the training in Mathematics is substantial and extensive.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

The hereby proposed Master Program in Mathematics offers general instruction, by training abstract thinking and stimulating autonomy and creativity. Moreover, it passes on a large spectrum of theoretical, practical, and computational knowledge with enormous applicability in the most diverse analytical and quantitative problems where Mathematics plays a relevant role. Thus, the career opportunities for holders of the MSc in Mathematics are vast and varied. They can be found in research and universities, as well as in all public and private sectors of activity: (i) banking, management, and insurance; (ii) administration, service industry, commerce, information technology (IT), and telecommunications; (iii) industry and technological development.

Mode of Study

Full or part time attendance, classroom-based for continuous assessment, daytime schedule.

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

English

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, its aim is to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently registered for under the terms of number 5 of article 100 of the University of Coimbra Academic Policy. The following are examples of assessment items: Oral or written exams, written or practical work, individual and group projects that may require an oral defense, as well as class participation. Assessment for each class may include one or more of the above mentioned items. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass. Whenever the grade comprises more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according a formula published in the course outline under the terms of number 2 of article 103 of the UC Academic Policy.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The course provides a broad range of mathematical knowledge, combining the rigor of its theoretical framework with the diversity and relevance of its practical applications, while making use of computational tools whenever necessary and appropriate.

Course Coordinator(s)

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The qualification is governed by Decree-Law No. 74/2006 of 24 March, as currently amended.

Graduation Requirements

To obtain the specialization in Applied Mathematics, the student must pass ten course units in the first year, specifically five from the first semester and five from the second semester; five of these ten units must belong to the scientific area of Applied Mathematics or Mathematics. In addition, the student must complete 60 ECTS in the second year in course units within the scientific area of Applied Mathematics.
To obtain the specialization in Pure Mathematics, the student must pass ten course units in the first year, specifically five from the first semester and five from the second semester; five of these ten units must belong to the scientific area of Pure Mathematics or Mathematics. In addition, the student must complete 60 ECTS in the second year in course units within the scientific area of Pure Mathematics.

Access to Further Studies

Holders of an MSc in Mathematics may apply to a PhD program (or third cycle studies) in Mathematics or in a closely related scientific area.