Applied Mathematics And Statistics
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Department of Applied Mathematics And Statistics
Dr Whatmore Sengweni
Chairperson
This Department has a number of broad objectives that cover our modules and activities. Students have an opportunity to develop their ability to articulate nature and environmental issues within both the human and physical domain as well as appreciate the complex inter-relationships between these two. Geographers and Environmentalists find employment because they have a range of skills from numeracy, communication, literacy, spatial organization of human society and group activities to computerized mapping and spatial information systems, laboratory work and field work.
About the Department
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, namely BSc Actuarial Science, BSc Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences BSc Applied Statistics, and MSc Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The department is committed to providing rigorous training in quantitative analysis, modelling, and data-driven decision-making to meet academic, professional, and societal needs.
The department is supported by a dedicated and multidisciplinary academic staff with expertise in actuarial science, applied mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and computational methods. Staff members are actively engaged in teaching, research, and community service, ensuring high-quality instruction aligned with international standards and professional bodies.
Through its programmes, the department aims to produce graduates equipped with strong analytical skills, practical competence, and the ability to address complex real-world problems across finance, health, industry, and policy.
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics is committed to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation through:
- Teaching that cultivates analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills relevant to modern scientific, technological, and industrial needs.
- Research that generates impactful solutions to real-world challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and industry.
- Community Service that empowers local communities through data literacy, mathematical modelling, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Innovation that drives the creation of mathematical and statistical tools, software, and models that support evidence-based decision-making and entrepreneurship.
- Industrialisation through strategic partnerships and applied research that transform mathematical and statistical expertise into practical technologies and sustainable enterprises.
Statistical and Mathematical Consulting Unit
Our Programmes
Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (BSc)
Master Of Science Degree In Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Applied Mathematical Modelling (MSc )
Applied Statistics (BSc)
Meet Our Department Staff
Dr Whatmore Sengweni
Dr Esther Chigidi
Mr Cyril T F Murewi
Mr Gift Tapedzesa
Mr Godfrey Shoko
Mr Marx Dambaza
Mr Paul Kundai Ziwakaya
Mr Wellington Frederick Charumbira
Mrs Loyce Gonzo
Mrs Pauline Mukwembi
Ms Chiedza Elvina Mashiri
Contact Details
Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
The Chairperson
Midlands State University Private Bag 9055 Gweru, Zimbabwe
