Mathematical Science M.S.
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Top employers will always desire strong job candidates with high-end mathematical reasoning and knowledge. With a Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences from University of Houston-Clear Lake, you'll be prepared for a career in industry or education or for further graduate study in other mathematically based disciplines. The course work combines classical mathematics and applied mathematics with statistics and operations research to give you a diverse skill set.
Advanced Math and Statistics Skills Increase Your Opportunities
You can quickly put your mathematical abilities to work in a number of careers, including
Computer System Analyst, Computer Programmer, Actuary, Software Engineer and Mathematician.
Your UHCL degree enhances your employment prospects significantly, especially if you’re
looking to enter higher education as a teacher or instructor in a local community
college.
You can also choose a specialization in:
- Computational and Applied Math
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Admission Requirements
Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.
- Math M.S.
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE Requirements:
- GRE is waived but may be submitted if GPA is less than 3.0. Scores will then need to be Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative)
- Foundation Courses: Lineal Algebra, Differential Equations, Advanced Calculus
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Math; Students with other degrees may apply if undergraduate course work includes a substantial number of advanced credit hours in math courses.
Degree Requirements
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Deadline - May 1
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Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Mathematical Science M.S. Faculty

Nelson Carter
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3730
Email: carter@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-9

Tom Fox
Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistics and Associate Professor of Mathematics
Education,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3723
Email: fox@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-12

Michael Heerey
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3731
Email: heerey@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-13

Kalanka Jayalath
Program Chair and Associate Professor of Statistics ,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3778
Email: jayalath@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-7

Yingfu (Frank) Li
Associate Professor of Statistics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3728
Email: li@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-10

Jingjing Ma
Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3727
Email: ma@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-8

Zokhrab Mustafaev
Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3735
Email: mustafaev@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-11

Nancy Ramirez
Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3719
Email: ramirezn@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-17

Teresa Rivas
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3736
Email: rivas@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-2

LieJune Shiau
Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3724
Email: shiau@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-14

Sadhana Weerasinghe
Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3734
Email: weerasinghe@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-3

Yipeng Yang
Program Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3737
Email: yangy@uhcl.edu
Office: B3521-5