Mathematics BS / Mathematics MS

Major: Mathematics
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.0
Co-op Options: One Co-op (Five years)
 

About the Program

The accelerated BSMS program in mathematics is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated math students to take full advantage of the academic resources that Drexel University, as a research university with a graduate program, has to offer. Graduates from this program have a more in-depth, richer understanding of the concepts introduced in the undergraduate courses, as well as, more complex topics introduced at an advanced level.

The combined degree offers our graduates a competitive advantage over students who have only obtained an undergraduate degree, allowing them to stand out when they start their professional careers. In addition, the program is highly recommended for students who intend to apply to doctoral programs in mathematics as well as related areas (such as statistics, biostatistics, public health, graduate actuarial studies, mathematical finance). Many of our BSMS students have been accepted in some of the country’s most elite and competitive graduate mathematics programs.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please visit the Mathematics web page.

Admission Requirements

Students may apply to the combined BS/MS Mathematics program when they have attained 90.0 credits. To gain entry into the Mathematics BS/MS program, it is necessary, though not sufficient, to satisfy the following conditions:

Complete two of the following: MATH 331, MATH 332, MATH 401 and MATH 402, with an average GPA of at least 3.75 total in the two or more of these courses taken.

Have an overall GPA of at least 3.5

Have a GPA of at least 3.8 in the mathematics major

Applicant should meet with their adviser to determine eligibility and to create a plan of study to be reviewed by the graduate advisor. The graduate committee will make the final decision. If accepted, the student must fill out the Accelerated Degree Program Application Form to obtain permission from all necessary approving parties.

Students with multiple majors may apply to the Accelerated Math degree program as long as one of their undergraduate majors is Mathematics; however, they will need to obtain signatures of the Mathematics department advisers for their BS/MS Accelerated degree paperwork, not advisers from their other major(s).

Degree Requirements

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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See Core Curriculum List for complete list of course options.

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Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher.

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In some cases, course substitutions may be made with courses from other departments. Elective courses taken outside the department must receive prior departmental approval in order to be counted toward the degree.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4+1, 1 co-op (Accelerated program completed in 5 years)

Students complete undergraduate requirements in four years, then convert to graduate status in the fifth and final year.

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See Core Curriculum List for complete list of course options.

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Select from MATH 222 [WI] , MATH 235, MATH 250, MATH 285, MATH 300, MATH 301, MATH 305, MATH 311, MATH 312, MATH 316, MATH 318 [WI] , MATH 319, MATH 320, MATH 321, MATH 322, MATH 323, MATH 387, MATH 422, MATH 449, MATH 450, MATH 475, MATH 483, MATH 489. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission.