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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers graduate programs leading to the Master’s (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in both Applied Mathematics and Statistics. The department has had an active graduate program in applied mathematics since 1970. It expanded to include a full graduate program in statistics in 1984. The strength of these programs lies in its graduate faculty, who are actively engaged in research in applications of mathematics and statistics in a wide variety of real-world problems, as well as in investigations of fundamental and theoretical questions. The faculty designs and implements courses and curricula with emphasis on innovative research directed toward practical applications, as mandated by the charter from the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.

Both the Applied Mathematics and Statistics programs are intended for those students who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree and who have earned the equivalent of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mathematics, statistics or in other mathematically oriented disciplines. Students who already hold a master’s degree may apply and enter the doctoral program directly. The doctoral programs provide training suitable for employment in academia, industrial research and development organizations, as well as research-oriented government agencies. The master’s degree programs provide training in applications of mathematics and statistics in areas suitable for employment in industry or government agencies. They also can serve as preparatory steps toward advancing to a PhD program.

Please note: Applications for admission should be submitted through the Graduate School’s site at https://gradschool.umbc.edu/. The department can only process complete applications submitted to that site.

Individuals wishing to benefit from the department’s course offerings without enrolling as degree-seeking students may do so by filing a non-degree seeking student application form. For students who do not already hold an undergraduate degree, a combined BS+MS program leading to a master’s degree in either applied mathematics or statistics is also offered by the department.

Tracks/options toward the MS degree

To serve the students’ varying range of backgrounds and goals, the department has instituted several tracks/options within its master’s degree programs, as listed below. Each track defines a set of well-focused graduation requirements. Students who intend to continue to the doctoral programs should consider the traditional tracks in Applied Mathematics or Statistics. A student whose final goal is a master’s degree in statistics may consider the applications-oriented track in statistics. Most graduate courses are offered in the late afternoon or in the evening to enable the participation of those who hold full-time employment.

The MS degree program in Applied Mathematics
  • Comprehensive examination option
  • Thesis option
The MS degree program in Statistics
  • Traditional track with comprehensive examination option
  • Traditional track with thesis option
  • Applications-oriented track: Environmental Statistics with comprehensive examination option
  • Applications-oriented track: Environmental Statistics with thesis option
  • Applications-oriented track: Biostatistics with comprehensive examination option
  • Applications-oriented track: Biostatistics with thesis option

The comprehensive examination options require taking 30 credits of courses and passing a written comprehensive examination. The thesis options requires taking 24 credits of courses plus 6 credits of master’s thesis research. Please consult the Graduate Catalog for the details.

https://mathstat.umbc.edu/graduate-programs-of-study/

Usually, our international applicants can only be in a Master’s or Ph.D. program. International students residing in the United States who have a pertinent immigration status, meet the required language proficiency, and possess appropriate academic preparation may be considered for non-degree or certificate status. International applicants are required to provide an official English language transcript and a native language transcript from each post-secondary institution attended. Each set of documents must list subjects studied, grades or marks received, and rank in class or division.

The Graduate School at UMBC will accept official WES ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations as fulfillment of the requirement for official transcripts in the admissions process. The WES evaluation is optional. The Graduate School needs to receive either an official WES evaluation or official transcripts. The WES ICAP Course-by-Course evaluation includes copies of the official transcripts and degree certificates that have been verified by WES, and it includes a course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation must be sent directly from WES to the UMBC Graduate School in order to be considered official.

 

English Proficiency

An English proficiency test is required for most international students. The Graduate School at UMBC accepts TOEFL, DuoLingo (most programs), IELTS, and Pearson PTEA. The Graduate School has a minimum TOEFL score of 80, but certain academic programs may require a higher score. MyBest scores and single date test scores for the TOEFL are both acceptable. We also now accept the TOEFL Essentials test. The minimum score on the TOEFL Essentials test is 8.5. Our ETS institution code is 5835.

DuoLingo scores are accepted by most graduate programs of the Graduate School. Minimum scores vary depending on program requirements. The minimum score required by the Graduate School is 115. Please consult the program pages of the program to which you are applying for the specific score required.

The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC. A minimum score of 53 is required on the PTE Academic test. Some programs require higher scores. Please refer to our available Programs & Degrees for specific admission requirements.

https://umbc.edu/admissions/graduate/international-applicants/

FALL Semester application deadlines:

  • Domestic Students – July 1st
  • International Students – March 1st
    • approximate August 20th on-campus/in-person requirement

SPRING Semester application deadlines:

  • Domestic Students – December 1st
  • International Students – November 1st
    • approximate January 24th on-campus/in-person requirement

Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis

https://edhs.umbc.edu/graduate-program/general-information-graduate-program/admission-requirements-deadlines/