Math, Science, & Engineering Program
The MSE Mission Statement
The MSE Program strives to meet the needs of highly talented students wishing to pursue an accelerated curriculum with emphasis on mathematics, science, and engineering.
About the MSE Program
The MSE program is designed to meet the needs of highly talented students wishing to pursue an accelerated curriculum with emphasis on mathematics, science, and engineering. MSE graduates typically earn between one and two years of college credit. Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus, AP Calculus, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, and AP Physics C are some of the required courses for the MSE program. Dual enrollment courses offered at Suncoast High School are also required. The following are some of the required dual enrollment courses: Calculus II, Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. Students will conduct scientific research and take introductory courses in mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering. Qualified MSE students will be given the opportunity to earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the AP Capstone Diploma beginning their junior year. Students who earn the IB Diploma or AP Capstone Diploma qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
Entering grade 9 students applying to the MSE program MUST meet the following criteria:
- 3.0 unweighted academic GPA
- Completion of Algebra 1 Honors with an unweighted 3.0 GPA in the course
- Completion of Geometry Honors with an unweighted 3.0 GPA in the course
- Completion of Algebra 2 Honors with an unweighted 3.0 GPA in the course
- Proof of enrollment and/or completion of Algebra 1 Honors ,Geometry Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors MUST be submitted with the application.
- Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors must be completed by June 8, 2026.
- Verification of completion of Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors must be submitted via email to Deverie Yazar by June 8, 2026. No exceptions.
MSE students are REQUIRED to complete the following 4-year plan:
* The MSE four-year plan includes Palm Beach State College (PBSC) dual enrollment (DE) courses to be taken on Suncoast’s campus during junior and senior years. These are college‐level courses in which you will earn both high school and college credit.
Since these courses are part of your Suncoast schedule, you will NOT be permitted to drop the class at any time during the semester for any reason.
To be eligible for your DE courses, you must:
- Have received a grade of “C” or better on all previous DE/college coursework, and
- Maintain a cumulative 3.0 unweighted high school GPA.
- You must pass your AP Calculus AB exam with a grade of 3 or higher to be eligible for DE math classes.
More information: www.pbsc.edu/dual-enrollment