MS Mathematics at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MS in Mathematics prepares students for positions in teaching, industry or government, and strong students may continue to the PhD. Thesis, project and coursework-only (with comprehensive exam) options are available, along with an Industrial Mathematics concentration aimed at students seeking employment outside academia.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: Minimum 30 graduate credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Each option requires at least 30 graduate credit hours, with 15 hours of MATH or CSDS courses above the 500 level. The thesis option includes MATH 500 and a thesis defense; the project option includes MATH 598 and a written project with oral presentation; the coursework option requires passing one PhD-level written examination. The Industrial Mathematics concentration includes MATH 518 Industrial Mathematics, CSDS 511, MATH 578 Introduction to Scientific Computing and MATH 598.

Career pathways

Teaching, industry and government positions; PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree with a strong mathematical background; a GPA of 3.0 or above in mathematics coursework is recommended.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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