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Fast Track Pure Mathematics MMath (Hons) 2021 entry

Students who do not possess the qualifications for direct entry to second year but would like to complete the MMath in Pure Mathematics in four years may apply to the Fast Track programme.

Fast Track students take the same modules required by the five-year Pure Mathematics MMath programme, but at an accelerated rate. Students on the Fast Track take a mixture of first-year and second-year modules in their first year, together with a Fast Track-only first-year module, 'Topics in Mathematics: Problem-solving Techniques', which helps bridge the gap to second-year mathematics.

In their second year, Fast Track students take a mixture of second-year and third-year modules. Students have a slightly higher credit load, on average, to ensure that they are able to graduate in four years with an MMath degree.

Students on the Fast Track programme do not have the opportunity to study abroad.

If your qualifications are sufficient for direct entry to second year, you are encouraged to apply either for direct entry to second year or for standard first-year entry. If you are eligible for a minimum offer, you are encouraged to apply for first-year entry.

If you have a question about the Fast Track programme, please contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics at maths-admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Pure Mathematics MMath (Hons)

Contact

School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of St Andrews
Mathematical Institute
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS

Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3708
Email: maths@st-andrews.ac.uk

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Key information

UCAS code

G111

Course type

Master in Mathematics (Integrated Masters degree)

Course duration

Four years full time

  • Start date: 6 September 2021
  • End date: 30 June 2025

Entry requirements

These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry.

    • Advanced Highers: BB, including Mathematics
    • Highers: AAAAB

    • A*A*A, including A* in Mathematics

    • 39 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Mathematics

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes, please see our entry requirements for more information.

International applicants

If English is not your first language you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.

How to apply

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Applicants are expected to have studied Mathematics at SQA Higher and Advanced Higher level, GCE A-Level, or equivalent.

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

  • SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing science
    • Geography
    • Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade)
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

  • GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing Science
    • Geography
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

Other qualifications

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements web page.

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