Program Prerequisites
PhD and MS Degree Program Prerequisites
- Baccalaureate in Mathematics or a related field.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 for the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate study, and an average of 3.00/4.0 in all mathematics courses beyond calculus.
- Master's Degree in Mathematics applicants (Pure Math, Applied Math and Mathematical Computer Science) must have a minimum of 20 semester hours of undergraduate work beyond calculus.
- Master's Degree in Statistics applicants must have taken: calculus and multivariate calculus (MATH 180, MATH 181, and MATH 210, or equivalent); linear algebra (MATH 310 or equivalent); and a probability or statistics course (STAT 381 or equivalent).
- Tests Required Neither the GRE General Exam nor the subject exam are required. Applicants may still submit GRE scores; however, an absence of GRE scores will not negatively impact their application.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score for International Applicants (report scores to institutional code 1851):
- TOEFL 100, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based TOEFL), OR,
- IELTS 7.0, with subscores of 7.0 for all four subscores, OR,
- PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
- UIC Required English Competency score for Teaching Assistants 100 on the Internet-based test (ibT), minimum ibT Speaking subscore of 23; or IELTS Band score of 7 with a Speaking subscore of 7.
- Letters of Recommendation Three required from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic work.
- Personal Statement Required.
Program Specific Prerequisites:
PhD in Mathematics:
- BS or BA in Mathematics or related field. Applicants should complete coursework related to their research field of interest as outlined below for the various MS in Mathematics concentrations.
MS in Mathematics with concentration in Pure Mathematics:
- Linear Algebra (MATH 320 or equivalent)
- Abstract Algebra (MATH 330 or equivalent)
- One year of analysis (MATH 313 plus MATH 410 or MATH 414, or equivalent)
MS in Mathematics with concentration in Applied Mathematics:
- Differential Equations (MATH 220 or equivalent)
- Linear Algebra (MATH 310 or MATH 320, or equivalent)
- One year of Analysis (MATH 313 and one of MATH 410 or MATH 414, or equivalent)
MS in Mathematics with concentration in Mathematical Computer Science:
- Data Structures (MCS 360 or equivalent) or Symbolic Computation (MCS 320 or equivalent)
- Discrete Mathematics (MCS 361 or equivalent)
- Linear Algebra (MATH 310 or MATH 320, or equivalent)
- Experience in programming and computing: The successful applicant will show proficiency in all requirements above, either through coursework or relevant work experience.
MS in Statistics:
- Calculus and multivariable calculus (MATH 180, MATH 181, and MATH 210, or equivalent)
- Linear Algebra (MATH 310 or equivalent)
- A probability or statistics course (STAT 381 or equivalent)
Math Education Program Prerequisites
DA in Mathematics:
MST program (Elementary School Option):
MST program (Secondary School Option):