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Mathematics (Master's) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Mathematics is a 30-credit non-thesis degree in the Department of Mathematics.

Faculty: College of Natural Science  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 30 credits (Plan B, non-thesis)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

At least 24 credits in mathematics, including 6 credits from MTH 818, 819, 828, 829, 848, 849, 868, 869, and at least 18 credits at 800-900 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least one year of calculus and at least 10 credits of acceptable junior and senior mathematics courses, normally including advanced calculus and modern algebra.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

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