BS Mathematics/Applied Science at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The Mathematics/Applied Science major is designed for students with a substantial interest in mathematics and its applications to a particular field. It is an individual major in that students, in consultation with a faculty adviser, design their own program. They may also select one of the established programs: mathematics/history of science plan or medical and life sciences plan.

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

What you will study

Preparation for the Major: Complete Mathematics 31A or 31AL and the remaining six courses. Additional preparation, varying with the individual program, may be required. The Major: Fourteen courses as follows: (Mathematics; Upper-Division Courses in Related Field). Mathematics/History of Science Plan (Preparation for the Major; The Major). Medical and Life Sciences Plan (Preparation for the Major; The Major).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Transfer Students: Transfer applicants to the Mathematics/Applied Science major with 90 or more units must complete as many of the following introductory courses as possible prior to admission to UCLA: two years of calculus for majors and one C++ programming course. Additional courses are required for each concentration plan. Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission. After satisfying the preparation for the major requirements, students need to petition to enter the major at the Student Services Office after completing one 12-unit term in residence in regular session at UCLA, and while enrolled in UCLA regular session at the time of application.

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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