Mathematical Sciences, Master of Science (M.S.)
Admission requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to graduate programs listed in the Graduate Studies at VCU section and the College of Humanities and Sciences section of this bulletin, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:
- Thirty credits in undergraduate mathematical sciences, computer science or related areas of which at least 18 semester credits must represent upper-level courses.
- Three letters of recommendation pertaining to the student’s potential ability as a graduate student in mathematical sciences.
- General GRE scores required.
Provisional admission may be granted when deficiencies exist. These deficiencies must be removed by the end of the first year of residence, or its part-time equivalent, when the student’s application will be re-examined. Courses that are remedial or designed to remove deficiencies will not be accepted for credit toward the fulfillment of the course requirements for the master’s degree.