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Faculty of Science Booklet, Session 2016/2017

INSTITUTE OF
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences was established as a
department in the Faculty of Science when the University of
Malaya was founded in Kuala Lumpur in 1959. It has grown
into three branches, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
and Statistics. The Institute offers 6 first degree programs.
The Institute also offers various service courses to other
faculties including the Faculty of Engineering.

For the 2016/2017 session, the Institute offers the following
first degree programs:

 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
 Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
 Bachelor of Science in Statistics
 Bachelor of Actuarial Science

The four Bachelor of Science programs are set up to provide
more opportunities for an undergraduate to major in the field
of mathematics according to his or her interests. All these
programs will assist to fulfill the vacancies of skilled workforce
in science and technology in the public and private sectors in
line with Malaysia's aspiration to become an industrial nation.

STAFF

The Institute has a group of experience lecturers in teaching.
They are also active in doing research and have been
publishing many writings in local and international journals.
The research activities encompass a broad spectrum; from
findings and knowledge which are abstract in nature, to those
with direct applications in the industry. The Institute also
strives to establish and forge a close relationship with industry
and other research institutions. This will strengthen the

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