General description

Defining mathematics is an art in itself because it is both concrete and abstract. We come up against mathematics in everything we do: when we make a phone call, drive a car, in the library, at the bank, in a doctor's practice.
But we are not usually aware of this because the mathematical knowledge takes place "behind the scenes" as it were. It should not, however, be underestimated. Mathematics is a basic science that is playing an increasingly important role
in our society.
Mathematics is a fascinating network of theories, statements, propositions and methods that are logically combined with one another. The challenge lies in analysing this network and discovering new relationships that are significant for the advancement of mathematics itself or their application in science and technology.

Admission requirements

The following academic degrees exempt the holder from having to pass any further examinations for admission to the a Master’s degree course: -A Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich, whereby the Faculty determines which types of the Bachelor's degree are required for admission to the respective Master's degree courses. - Corresponding degrees of Swiss and foreign universities which are generally recognized by the Faculty, or recognized by subject. In terms of paragraph 1, such degrees are reviewed according to the stipulations of § 3 of the Bologna guideline of the Swiss University Conference. Further possibilities for admission to a Master’s degree course: the Faculty assesses all other qualifications, in particular those from universities of applied sciences, according to its own criteria, whereby. The principle of equal treatment applies to assessing the equivalence of Bachelor's degrees The Faculty can require the fulfillment of additional conditions in form of evidence of academic achievement. The Faculty decides about the acceptance of academic achievements and credit points which were obtained elsewhere.

Branch of studies

Mathematics

Educational goals

In addition to the qualification objectives of the bachelor’s study program, graduates from the master’s study program deepen their knowledge of an area of Mathematics by completing a master’s thesis and attending specialized lectures.
They are capable of understanding, analysing and applying current research in the field. In addition they can communicate their results in writing and orally.

Career possibilities

An increasing number of fields (engineering sciences, economics, medicine, etc.) in our world are being "infiltrated" by mathematics and its applications.
Which is why the career opportunities for mathematicians and very good and extremely varied. The skills trained and knowledge acquired during your studies lead to a broad spectrum of possibilities. Mathematicians are needed, for example, in:
innovative high-tech companies
companies with a natural sciences or engineering profile
software firms or software departments of larger companies
insurance companies and banks
the teaching profession. Well-trained mathematicians are inestimably important, not least because they ensure the upcoming generation of scientists in information technology as well as engineering and natural sciences.

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Science UZH in Mathematics

Program structure

The major study program Mathematics 90 at Master's level includes lectures, two seminars, the Master's thesis and the Master's examination.

Part-time studies

Part-time studies are possible on account of the modular structure of the course. The duration of study is accordingly longer A concrete individual model for part-time studies must be discussed in advance with the relevant academic advisor.

Major/minor subject combinations

The Master's study program in Mathematics 90 can be taken as a single major or be combined with a minor study program 30 at Master's level.

Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient.
Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

English