MSc in Mathematical Sciences and MMath in Mathematics Handbook (2026-27)

1. Prelude

ISSUED September 2026

This handbook applies to students taking the MSc in Mathematical Sciences* or the MMath in Mathematics (Part C) in the academic year 2026–27. The information in this handbook may be different for students taking the MSc or MMath in other years.

The Examination Regulations relating to these courses are available at https://examregs.admin.ox.ac.uk/Regulation?code=hschoofmath&srchYear=2023&srchTerm=1&year=2023&term=1 (Part C) and https://examregs.admin.ox.ac.uk/Regulation?code=mosbcinmathscie&srchYear=2026&srchTerm=1&year=2025&term=1 (OMMS).

If there is a conflict between the information in this handbook and the Examination Regulations then you should follow the Examinations Regulations. If you have any concerns, please contact the Academic Administration team at omms@maths.ox.ac.uk or acadadmin@maths.ox.ac.uk.

The information in this handbook is accurate as at 17 September 2026, however it may be necessary for changes to be made in certain circumstances, as explained at https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/important-legal-information-about-potential-course-changes and https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/changes-to-courses. If such changes are made, the department will publish a new version of this handbook together with a list of the changes and students will be informed.

*The MSc in Mathematical Sciences is also referred to as the "Oxford Masters in Mathematical Sciences" or "OMMS".