BS Mathematics (Actuarial Science) at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Actuarial Science option is intended for students interested in careers involving various applications of mathematics to the world of business. On completion, students will be able to effectively study for and do well on the Probability Exam given by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). On completion, students will be able to effectively study for and do well on the Financial Mathematics exam given by the SOA.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 120 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 120 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Career Preparation And Student Success; Calculus III; Multivariate Statistical Methods; Introduction To Probability; Statistical Inference; Differential Equations.

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Actuarial Science option is intended for students interested in careers involving various applications of mathematics to the world of business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college admission applies to this major unless stated: Students who wish to apply for major status in mathematics must first complete the University and College of Science requirements and the specific requirements of the Department of Mathematics listed below. Minimum GPA of 2.25 in at least nine hours of mathematics courses in residence at the level of MATH 1426 or above, excluding capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers; At least six hours from the science or computer science courses listed in the mathematics degree plans; and Twelve hours of courses of the University core curriculum in disciplines other than science and mathematics. Students currently enrolled at the University may qualify to change their major to mathematics by meeting the requirements listed above. Majors whose overall GPA or GPA in major courses falls below 2.25 will be required to change their major. To re-enter as a mathematics major, the student must meet the requirements listed in the First-time Admission section.

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. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

Transfer students: priority dates are Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

First-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Applications are accepted after the priority date. Apply through the Common Application or ApplyTexas. SAT/ACT scores are optional but encouraged. The College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs has its own priority dates and deadlines.

Transfer application priority dates: Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Apply through ApplyUTA or ApplyTexas. Minimum transfer GPA is 2.25. Scholarship deadlines: Fall March 1, Spring November 1.

International first-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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