A few days ago
Anonymous

BS Math prepare for graduate study in…?

Will a BS Mathematics prepare me well enough to attend a top graduate school in subjects such as any type engineering, applied math, computer science?

instead of choosing a specialized undergraduate degree like the ones mentioned, could i get a bs in math then choose a specialization in grad school?

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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I have to disagree with the above answer. I got my BSEE and MSEE and I would have to say if you plan to enter an engineering school, you should have an engineering degree. A student who already has a BS in engineering has all of the math they will need for graduate school (i.e. Cal 1,2,3, diff eq, and linear algebra). However, a student who already has a BS in math has that math, but doesn’t have the engineering knowledge to prepare them for the graduate level courses in engineering. It’s easier for a engineering undergraduate to be prepared for a graduate degree in engineering OR math than for a math undergraduate to be prepared for a graduate degree in engineering. Yes, the physics classes will help, but they still aren’t all that are required for a student who enters an engineering grad school from another program. As you will see on many universities websites they require students from other programs to take undergraduate classes in their program before they can take any graduate level classes. If you know for sure that you want to be in math for graduate school, you’re in the right area. But if you’re even considering going to engineering graduate school, I’d highly recommend switching majors before you graduate.
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A few days ago
Todd
The BS in math is one of the best degrees for entering grad school. The most common complaint from grad students in various fields is inevitably “I wish I had taken more math in undergrad.” Having said that, it is of course important to receive good grades in your math classes and be one of the better students in your major. Letters of recommendation are extremely important for grad schools, so be sure to get to know (and impress) some of your math professors. The single best thing you can do to pad your resume is do undergraduate research. Whether at your school or somewhere else over a summer, doing research will set you apart from many other applicants. As for coursework, for entering graduate programs in engineering and other science related fields, I’d be sure to take calculus-based physics, computer science, calculus-based statistics, and differential equations. For entering engineering, you may wish to consider a physics minor which should include another course in mechanics. You should check into various graduate programs and see what entrance requirements they have in the various fields you’re considering to ensure you don’t have any deficiencies. This information should be easily available via the web. Double-majoring in anything is also a plus.

Good luck with everything!

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4 years ago
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