BS Applied Mathematics at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The Applied Mathematics major concerns applications of mathematics to the sciences, including the life, social and physical sciences, and engineering.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Winter | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Preparation for the Major: Complete 10 courses as follows: Mathematics 31A or 31L, the following eight courses, and one elective course. (Elective). The Major: Complete 12 courses as follows: (Two-Term Sequences; Electives; Mathematics). Computing Specialization: Majors may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major and completing the following courses, with a minimum grade of C– in each course and a combined grade-point average of at least 2.0.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Pre-Major: Students entering UCLA directly from high school or first-term transfer students who want to declare the Applied Mathematics pre-major at the time they apply for admission are automatically admitted to the pre-major. Admission: Current UCLA students need to apply for the Applied Mathematics major by filing a petition with the Student Services Office in 6356 Mathematical Sciences. All students are identified as Applied Mathematics pre-majors until they satisfy the following minimum requirements for the major: (1) achieve grades of C or better in all pre-major mathematics sequenced courses (Mathematics 31A or 31AL, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B), (2) achieve a minimum 2.5 grade-point average in the calculus sequence with no more than two repeats, (3) complete one 12-unit term in...

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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