Fast Track Program
The Basics
- Earn a B.S. and M.S. in four years by attending summers.
- Be in competitive program with other high achievers, in a department with an international reputation.
- Be prepared for continued graduate study or professional study in the sciences, medical, and health-related fields.
- Be a step ahead of the competition for math-related jobs in business and industry.
Mathematics is one of the oldest and yet most vital and beautiful of subjects, and is a crucial tool as the foundation of your career. Skill development, calculations, and routine problem-solving, though important, are not the heart of mathematics. Current research in mathematics is rich in creative thinking. Mathematicians solve problems by means of clever inspiration and determination, not by rote computations.
Are You Up for a Challenge?
If you are intrigued by an intellectual challenge, then we have an offer that may interest you. The Mathematics Fast Track Program is designed for students who are motivated to pursue advanced mathematical studies at an accelerated pace. It allows you to complete both the B.S. and M.S. degrees in four to five years. Students work with graduate faculty members right from the start, and thereby enjoy a wide exposure to various fields of mathematical interest and hands-on encounters with the methods of mathematical research.
Students who finish the program should be well-prepared for continued graduate study in mathematics and the sciences, and can help you stand out in careers in business and industry.
If you love mathematics, and are capable of dealing with the subject at a high level now, the Fast Track program is for you.
Hear from Fast Track Graduate Eric Teoh
Program Benefits
Mentoring and Research
- Work one-on-one with a research mathematician as mentor as soon as you enter the program.
- Work on research projects every semester and with several mentors over first three years.
- Attend local, regional, and national mathematics meetings with financial support.
- Present talks/posters at mathematics conferences and publish research as an undergraduate.
Seminars and Honors
- Work with other Fast Track students on group projects.
- After third year, and optionally before, participate in Graduate or Research seminars (with Ph.D. and M.S. graduate students).
- B.S Fast-Track requirements include graduating with Honors in Mathematics.
Financial Support
- Undergraduate scholarships are available specifically for Fast Track students
- We work with financially needy students to secure Mathematics Department work study jobs.
- Graduate teaching fellowships in the M.S. program are possible after the third year.
Early Graduate School Admission
- All students admitted to the program have a place reserved in the Mathematics M.S. program.
- Admission to the UAB Graduate School will be granted up to one year before B.S. graduation provided the student has completed Advanced Calculus I & II with an A, completed 90 credit hours toward the B.S. degree, and completed all undergraduate core curriculum courses.
Master's Degree Choices
After third year, you can choose to pursue:
- M.S. in Mathematics
- M.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Biostatistics (preferred consideration given for the Biostatistics graduate program)
Study/Office Space
- Use of the Mathematics computer system, usually reserved to faculty and graduate students.
- Shared office space in Mathematics Department.
- Mailbox in Mathematics Department.
- Access to Mathematics Commons Room and Reading Room.
