MS Mathematical Sciences at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers programs towards the Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematical Sciences. Each student declares a concentration in either Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. Within this major, the student may pursue either course work or a thesis; the last of the two options requires the student to find an advisor within the department faculty.

Department: Mathematical Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

24 semester hours of acceptable graduate credits in advanced mathematics courses, and 6 semester hours of thesis research (MATH 6391) culminating in a master's thesis. 24 semester hours of acceptable graduate credits in advanced mathematics courses, and 6 semester hours of MATH 6993. 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate credits in advanced mathematics courses. No thesis is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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