School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Bernd Schroeder, Ph.D., Interim Director
118 College Drive #5043
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
(601) 266-4934

Biswas, Cannon, Chen, Ding, Donahue, Guo, Harris, Hayhurst, Heinhorst, Huang, Kessl, Kohl, Lambers, Lee, Masterson, Maung Maung, Miao, Mitcham, Pandey, Perry, Pigza, Rangachari, Ross, Schroeder, Tian, Vera, Wallace, Wan, Winstead, Xie, Zhu

The School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers the master of science in mathematics, chemistry, and physics and the doctor of philosophy in chemistry and biochemistry and in computational science with an emphasis in mathematics or physics. Individuals interested in obtaining graduate degrees in mathematics education should contact the Center for Science and Mathematics Education. The Center offers the master of science in science and mathematics education with an emphasis in mathematics, and the doctor of philosophy in science education with an emphasis in mathematics.

Admission Requirements

Applicants wishing to enter either the master of science degree program or the doctor of philosophy degree program must satisfy the requirements of The Graduate School. Among the factors considered in the admission decision are the GPA, submission of official test scores on the GRE (all sections), and three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the candidate’s readiness for graduate study. Students whose native language is not English must achieve a language exam score of at least 580 (TOEFL PBT), or 217 (TOEFL CBT), or 80 (TOEFL IBT) or a 6.5 on the IELTS.

Research and Scholarly Integrity Education

All faculty holding Regular or Associate graduate faculty status, must complete CITI training modules required by the Graduate School and their schools. All graduate students must complete the CITI training modules required by the Graduate School and their schools the first semester they are enrolled in graduate school. The RSIE policy and training information are found on the Graduate School web page –www.usm.edu/graduate-school. Contact the Dean of the Graduate School if you have any questions regarding the policy of training information.

Programs

Master of Science

Doctor of Philosophy