Hi I just entered University this year as an undergraduate and am quite lost in what careers to pursue especially in the scientific circle. I am very good at mathematics, and chemistry, perhaps physics too but I haven't tried. I am good in Analytical and Pure Math specifically and was wondering what subjects were required to get a Major in Math, and was wondering what types of job I would be able to find with mathematics majors.Should I just concentrate on Mathematics or take some science courses too and at the same time pusue for a Bachelor of Science
2006-12-10 21:49:58 · 3 answers · asked by Zidane 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I'm Australian, did a BSc in Applied Maths 10 years ago. I enjoy applying maths more than studying it or playing with theory. I chose the course because I wanted to model and because the skills let me easily change industries. Cheap computing power means there is now healthy demand for people with analysis and modelling skills in finance, software development, general industry (everything from scheduling to capacity analysis to quality assurance), and specialist areas such as meteorology and economics. None of these jobs has "mathematician" in the job title, but all require strong ability to translate maths onto computers and an interest in the field. The skills you learn in a maths degree can be applied almost anywhere. Ask yourself what kind of work you want to do before selecting courses.
2006-12-10 22:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by moblet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can always teach with a math degree. Other possibilities include being a statistician or an actuary. In most jobs, it helps to have some experience with computers.
2006-12-10 22:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Northstar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maths Teacher!
2016-05-23 04:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Grace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋