About Mathematics - Bachelor's (ba, Bs) in University of Texas At Arlington

The Department of Mathematics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and the Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. The Bachelor of Science degree may also be acquired with the explicit addition of one of these options: actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, data science, or secondary teaching certification.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Bachelor of Science pure math option is primarily intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work in mathematics. The applied mathematics option is aimed at students seeking careers as mathematicians in the emerging high-tech industries. The actuarial science option is intended for students with an interest in a career involving various applications of mathematics to the world of business. The data science option provides a mathematics major with the interdisciplinary skills to derive science and business insights from big data. The option with secondary teaching certification is intended for students desiring to teach mathematics at the secondary school level, and is offered in coordination with UT Arlington's UTeach program. The Bachelor of Arts degree is intended for those students seeking a traditional liberal arts education with an emphasis on mathematics.

DEGREE OPTIONS

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics

- The Bachelor of Science (without a focus option) is primarily intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work in mathematics or for mathematics students who have not yet decided on their career direction. This option requires a minor. - The Bachelor of Science degree may also be acquired with the explicit addition of one of these focus options: actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, data science, or secondary teaching certification.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics

The Bachelor of Arts provides students with a foundation of a liberal arts education and a broad overview of modern mathematics. This option requires a minor.

Accelerated BS/MS: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in Mathematics

Accelerated BS/MS: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Academic qualification equivalents 

Please be advised that UTA is test score optional for admission through summer 2023. If you apply for admission without these test scores your application will be evaluated based on high school records such as GPA, class rank, courses taken and other relevant criteria. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions and scholarship opportunities.

NON-TRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (NON-RANKING HIGH SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL & GED)

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543, if you present evidence of the completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank, UTA will assign a class rank for you. This assigned class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants with equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Once the rank has been assigned, students must meet requirements above.  UTA requires official transcript or proof of GED to show completion of a non traditional secondary degree.

English language requirements

Submit official TOEFL test scores if you are from a non-native English speaking country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper based test, and 79 on the internet based test. For IELTS we require a minimum score of 6.5. UTA also accepts Duolingo with a required minimum score of 105.

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