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The accelerated Bachelor's and Master's program enables eligible mathematics students to obtain both their Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a mathematics specialization in as little as five years. This is achieved by taking approved graduate-level courses during their final undergraduate year. Participants can apply up to nine credit hours of graduate coursework toward both degrees simultaneously. Consequently, students can complete both programs with a minimum of 141 credits instead of the standard 150 credits required when pursuing the degrees independently.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application. Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53