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Overview
Mathematics is a powerful and versatile major. Students with degrees in mathematics are highly sought after in a variety of industries because employers know that success in mathematics requires strong problem-solving abilities and outstanding analytical skills. As such math majors are very marketable. The Bachelor in Mathematics programmes at Duke University are strong candidates for medical and law schools, high tech and finance industries, or graduate school in any of a variety of different fields, including engineering, economics, finance, and computer science.
What is it like being a math major?
As a math major, you will have a wide variety of options in your course of study. After completing a set of core courses, you can sample from a variety of different courses representing the main areas of mathematics. There will be opportunity to take directed reading courses and to participate in undergraduate research working with faculty members. Through the whole process, you will have a faculty advisor to help guide you in making decisions that will optimize your undergraduate mathematics experience.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Calculus
- Calculus for Social Science Research
- Cryptography and Society
- Mathematical Investigations in Genetics and Genomics
- Math Everywhere: Mathematical Concepts and Reasoning in our Modern World
- Mathematics of Finance
- Game Theory and Democracy
- Independent Study
- Multivariable Calculus for Economics
- Multivariable Calculus
- Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- Matrices and Vector Spaces
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 70
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 2656 other Bachelors in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 70
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts for all academic work completed in high school are required and must be submitted by your school counselor or another school official
- All applicants must complete either the ACT or SAT
- If you are a non-native English speaker or if you are not currently studying in an English-medium curriculum, we recommend but do not require that you take an English proficiency test (DUOLINGO, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL)
- A one-page personal essay as well as short essay questions specific to Duke
- We require three letters of recommendation for each applicant: one from your school counselor and two from teachers who have taught you in major academic courses (English, mathematics, social studies, sciences, foreign languages)
- A nonrefundable $85 application fee
- To obtain an F-1 visa for study in the United States, a foreign citizen must furnish his or her home country’s U.S. consulate with proof of ability to meet educational expenses, along with the I-20 form.
Tuition Fee
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International
62941 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62941 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
62941 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62941 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Durham
990 - 1670 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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