Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
MSc in Mathematics

Medford, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The MSc in Mathematics focuses on advanced mathematical concepts and methodologies.

This program is designed to strengthen conceptual understanding, enhance analytical skills, and promote research capabilities.

Throughout the course, you'll explore areas such as pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics over a one-year full-time or two-year part-time format, providing flexibility for various lifestyles.

Career Outcomes: Graduates of this program can pursue diverse career paths in sectors such as finance, technology, education, or research.

Specific roles may include data analyst, quantitative researcher, actuary, or mathematics educator, reflecting the growing demand for professionals skilled in mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

The Mathematics department supports an intimate and vibrant graduate program. All our professors are active in research, which provides graduate students with many options for research areas. At the same time, our faculty is devoted to teaching and mentoring students. Our graduate courses and research seminars provide a great atmosphere for collaborative learning and research. Moreover, the seven other research universities in the Boston area are all within easy reach, providing access to many more classes, seminars, and colloquia in diverse areas of mathematical research.

Tufts Department of Mathematics has numerous research clusters constituting particular areas of strength, including:

Algebra, Representation Theory, Algebraic Geometry
Analysis and PDEs
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Dynamical Systems
Geometric Group Theory and Topology
Probability

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Mathematics provides the student with basic graduate training in mathematics. M.S. students may choose widely ranging programs of study that may focus on pure or applied mathematics. The coursework in each case prepares the student for employment in the mathematics profession either in academia, in government, in business and industry, or to pursue further graduate education. Completion of the program requires grades of B- or better in all courses.

Course requirement

Ten (10) courses in total, with at least four courses numbered above 200 with the following to ensure breadth:

3 courses: 1 in each of 3 distinct areas 1-5 given below, 2 of which are at the 200 level. A passing grade on the corresponding PhD qualifying exam would satisfy the breadth requirement, but note that the 10-course credits are still needed for the degree.
5 courses: Any regularly numbered math course above 120.
2 courses: Elective courses which can be any math course numbered above 100 OR "related fields" courses. This will include upper-level, mathematically significant courses in CS, Physics, Economics. Please see the list of courses that have already been approved and disapproved of in this category. If a course is not listed there, then a student can ask the Graduate Committee to approve it as an elective course.

Master's students must complete at least two courses (not counting thesis) each semester until five courses counting towards the degree are satisfactorily completed unless this requirement is waived by the graduate committee.

Areas

Analysis: 211, 212, 213, 136
Algebra: 215, 216, 146
Geometry/topology: 217, 218, 167, 168
Numerical Analysis: 226, 228 (these numbers are subject to approval), 128
Partial Differential Equations: 251, 252 (these numbers are subject to approval), 152

Master's Thesis Option

A student fulfills this requirement by writing an expository paper on a specific topic in mathematics under the direction of a member of the department, and upon completion, presenting it before a committee of two or more faculty members. The writing of the thesis would be counted as the 2 elective credits from the ten-course requirement via course numbers 295 and 296.