What will I learn?

The emergence of data science as a major new discipline has led to the demand for data scientists out pacing the supply. The skill set needed for successful data scientists requires knowledge of statistics and computer science. This concentration will help our students become even more attractive to employers and will prepare them for graduate studies in data science or applied statistics.

University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.

Note: The following requirements are general education courses that are required for the Mathematical Science Major.:

Mathematics:

MATH 1910 - Calculus I Credit Hours: (4)

Natural Science:

CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: (3)

CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: (1)

CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: (3)

CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: (1) or

PHYS 2110 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credit Hours: (3)

PHYS 2111 - Sci/Engr Phys Lab I Credit Hours: (1)

PHYS 2120 - Physics For Scientists and Engineers II Credit Hours: (3)

PHYS 2121 - Sci/Engr Phys Lab II Credit Hours: (1)

Completion of:

MATH 1920 - Calculus II Credit Hours: (4)

MATH 2110 - Calculus III Credit Hours: (4)

MATH 2702 - Intro Proof/Fundamental Math Credit Hours: (3)

MATH 2120 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: (3)

MATH 3242 - Intro Linear Algebra Credit Hours: (3)

COMP 4001 - Intro to Python Programming Credit Hours: (3)

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

$13,962.00 (11,78,029) per year

USD $13,962 For 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

107 Scates Hall,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests: