Overview

About the programme

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has an active research programme covering a wide range of topics in the mathematical sciences, with weekly seminars, and several workshops and conferences throughout the year.

It is home to a number of research fellows, visiting researchers and full- and part-time research students. This Mathematical Biology programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Programme Structure

Potential research projects:

Statistical genetics and AI
Biophysics – Cardiovascular systems and diseases, Models of living tissues
Modelling the spread of infectious diseases
Modelling relationships between biological variables
Computational neuroscience
Probabilistic modelling in foraging
Fluid dynamics in human physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
- 3–4 years
Part-time
- 72 months
- 6–8 years

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting October 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027
Starting February 2028
- Apply before Apr 2027

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 87

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mathematics
Biology

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 87

Other requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 31,001 AUD / year (≈ 16,420 GBP / year)
Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,451 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)

Living costs

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom: 1,601-2,539 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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