Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematical Sciences- Applied Mathematics

The curriculum in mathematical sciences promotes understanding of the mathematical sciences and their structures, uses and relationships to other disciplines. To this end, the scholarly growth of the faculty and students in the mathematical sciences is nurtured through study, research and a high standard of teaching. The curriculum provides a sound foundation for the student seeking to enter a career with a technological orientation or for the student who wishes to pursue graduate study in applied mathematics, biomathematics, mathematics, operations research, statistics, teaching mathematics in secondary schools or related fields. Applied mathematics concentration-specific outcomes Write mathematics (not including mathematical proofs) clearly, concisely and correctly Write mathematical proofs clearly, concisely and correctly Read and comprehend mathematical works Collaborate in projects Make effective presentations to demonstrate their understanding of mathematical ideas Write prose about mathematics Use appropriate mathematical methods to investigate mathematical models of real-world problems

Admission to a VCU undergraduate degree program requires graduation from a secondary school or the equivalent (lyceum, senior middle school, university preparatory school, completion of GCSE exams, Standard 12 graduation, etc.), which typically consists of at least 12 years beyond kindergarten.Your secondary education should be the type that would prepare you for entrance to a recognized university in your home country.VCU also requires you to have completed the following academic units by the final year of your high school curriculum:MathematicsNatural scienceHistory or social scienceEnglish or foreign languageYou must complete any special departmental requirements in advance, including standardized tests, and the appropriate testing agency must send your official test results to international admissions.