Master of Science in Mathematics at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematics with concentrations in Applied Mathematics and Pure Mathematics.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Mathematics & Statistics | Duration: 32 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Applied Mathematics; Pure Mathematics. The M.S. in Mathematics is awarded under either: Plan I: 26 credit hours and 6 credit hours thesis (thesis option), or Plan II: 32 credit hours (exam option). There is no minor requirement. The thesis option is best suited for students seeking jobs in industry or government laboratories. At least 18 credit hours (Plan I) or 24 credit hours (Plan II) of the...

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Entry requirements

The student planning to study pure mathematics is expected to have taken the courses usually included in an undergraduate mathematics major, that is, linear algebra, abstract algebra and advanced calculus. To pursue the concentration in Applied Mathematics, the student should have taken advanced calculus, linear algebra and have some familiarity with differential equations and scientific computing. Faculty may choose to admit promising students lacking an adequate undergraduate background to the graduate program, but such students are required to remove undergraduate deficiencies. The Department requires: (submit through the admissions application) 3 letters of recommendation (2 of 3 recommendations must have a PhD). Add their email addresses to the online application. Upload unofficial transcripts to the online application and send official to the Office of Admissions. Your letter of...

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.

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