Martyn Bristow

Martyn Bristow's Personal Portfolio

Mathematics, Statistics and Computing

My Degree

I am a graduate with a BSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing (BSc) from Liverpool John Moores University. Details of my degree modules are included here as well as my graduate skills.

Course Breakdown

First Year
Mathematical Methods
Probability and Statistics
Computer Aided Mathematical and Statistical Modelling
Personal Development
Introduction to Programming
Database Systems
Second Year
Object Orientated Systems and Data Structures
Probability & Inference
Statistical Modelling
Personal Development II
Further Mathematical Methods
Linear Algebra
Risk Management
Placement Year
My degree included a paid placement year working within the Ministry of Defence in DASA Navy. My work surrounded the compilation and production of statistical reports to the Naval Service, Parliament and for the Public.
I was required to produce a detailed report on my work which can be found here.
Final Year
Advanced Mathematical Methods
Neural Networks
Operations Research
Statistics in the Workplace
Multivariate Analysis
Project (Neural Networks GUI Development in MATLAB)
Software Systems Design and Evolution

Degree Result

BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Computing (BSc) 2:1 honours

Summary of Subjects Covered

Skills Acquired and Developed

Graduate Skills and Competencies

Career

I am now studying towards a PhD in Astrophysics with the Astrophysics Research Institute in Birkenhead, part of Liverpool John Moores University. This position is fully funded by a bursary from the STFC and is allowing me to diversify into studying cosmology and physics and an opportunity to utilise my analytical and computing skills.
More information on:
My PhD
My Research