BS Mathematics at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Mathematics is the language of the sciences; the major teaches ideas and techniques essential across the natural and social sciences. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 39 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include MATH 180 Calculus I; MATH 181 Calculus II; MATH 210 Calculus III; MATH 215 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics.

Career pathways

Occupations include mathematical analysis in industry or government, teaching, research, actuarial work, computer programming and business and finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uic.edu/

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