BS Mathematics at University of California, Davis

Programme overview

Mathematics is the study of abstract structures, space, change, and the interrelations of these concepts. It also is the language of the exact sciences. Students majoring in mathematics may follow a program leading to either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 82 units (quarter system) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The major requires a minimum of 82 units. Requirements are organised into preparatory subject matter, depth subject matter, core, capstone components. Required courses include MAT 021A Calculus; MAT 021B Calculus; MAT 021C Calculus; MAT 021D Vector Analysis; MAT 022A Linear Algebra.

Career pathways

A degree in mathematics provides entry to many careers in industry in addition to teaching. For instance, operations research, data analysis, systems analysis, computing, actuarial work, insurance, and financial services are only a few such careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UC Davis and the College of Letters & Science; the catalogue entry gives no major-specific admission requirement beyond the major requirements below.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,202 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC undergraduate Tuition for California residents, cohort first enrolled in 2026-27 (annual, quarter system); rate is the same for all undergraduate majors. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Source

First-year and transfer students enter in the fall term (quarter system); the UC application opens Aug. 1 and the filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year.

The UC application filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year, and a single application covers all UC campuses.

The UC application filing fee is $80 per campus for domestic applicants and $95 per campus for international applicants, payable by credit card or mail; fee waivers are available for up to four campuses.

Transfer applicants submit the UC application by Nov. 30; Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) applications are due Sept. 1-30; the priority deadline for the Transfer Academic Update is Jan. 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions

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