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Mathematics, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

A mathematician’s distinctive approach to problem solving paired with a scientist’s eye for appropriate models will make you a highly sought after individual in many employment sectors.

Central Focus of our Curricula.

Most of our faculty’s work revolves around computational modeling.

Programme Structure

  • We use numerical methods in Partial Differential Equations, Linear Algebra and Optimization to, for example, measure the efficacy of oil recovery, aid medicine and law enforcement through image enhancement, improve nanoscale measurement by modeling light diffraction.
  • We use Computational Algebra to improve symbolic computation.
  • We use Computational Discrete Mathematics to explore the structure of graphs and ordered sets.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    92

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  • Minimum required score:

    580

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or a related field that satisfies the mathematics requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics at Southern Miss.

  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 for regular admission to the MS program.

  • GRE scores of at least 150 in the verbal category and in the quantitative category.

  • A subject GRE is not required.

  • For applicants whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of at least 580 (TOEFL PBT), or 237 (TOEFL CBT), or 92 (TOEFL iBT), or a 6.5 on the IELTS.

  • At least 3 letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    592 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 592 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

  • National

    592 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 592 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

  • In-State

    480 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 480 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for West Hattiesburg

  • 800 - 1300 USD/month
    Living Costs

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