Mathematics

The Master's program serves a dual purpose. For some students it will be a terminal program of mathematics education; for others it will lead to study and research at the doctoral level. To earn the Master of Science degree, the student must satisfy course and residency requirements, and achieve two passes at the M.S. level among three Exams in Real Analysis, Complex Analysis and Algebra prior to the start of the second year.

To satisfy the exam requirements, students may take the Core Assessment Exams (offered in the Spring of every year), the Comprehensive Exams (offered in the Spring of every year and described below), or the Qualifying Exams (offered before the start of the fall quarter) in Real Analysis, Complex Analysis and Algebra. Students may not attempt to take an exam in a particular subject area more than 3 times.

Some students may require additional background prior to entering Math 210 and 230. This will be determined by assessment prior to the start of the students’ first year by the Vice Chair for Graduate Studies, upon consultation with the graduate studies committee. Such students will be directed into Math 205 and/or Math 206 during their first year. These students may pass one Comprehensive Exam in the areas of Algebra or Analysis in lieu of achieving a M.S. pass on one Qualifying Exam that must be obtained prior to the start of the students’ second year. Comprehensive Exams in Analysis and Algebra will be offered once per year in the Spring quarter.

The total number of required courses for the M.S. degree is 12, completed with satisfactory performance (B or better).  Students are required to complete at least one series of the following courses: Mathematics 210A-B-C, 220A-B-C, or 230A-B-C. At most one undergraduate course may count as an elective course, provided it is sponsored by rank faculty and approved by the Graduate Advisor. At most one elective course (at least three units) is allowed outside the Department.

Students who fail to pass the required examinations satisfactorily within the period specified will be recommended for academic disqualification by the Graduate Dean.

Mathematics 199, 297, 298, 299, and 399 may not be used to fulfill course requirements.

The residency requirement ordinarily is satisfied by full-time enrollment for three quarters immediately preceding the award of the M.S. degree. When appropriate, a leave of absence may be granted between matriculation and the final quarters of study.

• Introduction to Graduate Analysis
• Introduction to Graduate Algebra
• Real Analysis
• Introduction to Manifolds and Geometry
• Analytic Function Theory
• Introduction to Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing
• Mathematical and Computational Biology
• Algebra
• Algebraic Geometry
• Differential Geometry
• Algebraic Topology
• Functional Analysis
• Probability
• Stochastic Processes
• Set Theory
• Methods in Applied Mathematics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Numerical Optimization

Requirements

• A completed UCI Graduate Division online application, including the application fee ($105.00 for US Citizens/lawful Permanent Residents, $125 for all other applicants).
• Transcripts-Submit one official transcript for every post secondary program attended. Official Transcripts must be in sealed envelopes sent directly from the Registrar's Office at your previous institution(s). We do not accept scanned or emailed transcripts.  Foreign applicants must provide transcripts converted to English, and a calculated US GPA.  UCI students must request an official transcript from UCI's Registar's office .
• We do accept E-Transcripts from Universities.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Official scores are required for the General and Subject GRE exam taken within the last five years for MS & PhD applicants. * Subject GRE scores are mandatory for all PhD applicants.  PhD applications will not be reviewed without Subject GRE scores. No minimum score requirement. GRE scores are sent directly from ETS, (choose Institution Code 4859).
• TOEFL scores. (The TOEFL requirement for admission purposes only will be waived for applicants who have received a post-baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or University). Must request TOEFL or IETS to send official scores to UCI (choose Institution Code 4859).

Scholarships

• Fellowships or Grants
• Teaching or Research Assistantships 
• Need-based Financial Aid
• Personal Resources