Graduate Degrees in Mathematics

Mathematics

Graduate Degrees in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 offers a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics. We also offer a Master of Science. Students may obtain an MA/MS as either an undergraduate student through the Bachelor鈥檚鈥揂ccelerated Master鈥檚 degree program or as a graduate student.听

The department hosts numerous visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellows. There is an active seminar culture, including many seminars run by students. Our course offerings include a regularly scheduled rotation of algebra, analysis, topology, geometry, foundations, number theory and more, as well as topics courses whose more advanced subject matter varies year-to-year based on the interests of faculty and students.

We have an award-winning graduate faculty, with a broad range of research interests.

The majority of mathematics graduate students receive a full-time teaching assistantship.

Our graduate students have excellent opportunities for research, including a first-year summer research experience.听

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Mathematics

Mathematics

Master of Arts/Master of Science

30 total credit hours
To earn an MA, students must pass a master's examination based on the student鈥檚 particular program. Additionally, students can pursue a thesis option, which requires 4鈥�6 credit hours of thesis work and a thesis defense.
For the MS in applied mathematics, 6鈥�12 credit hours must be in an approved minor program outside the mathematics department, and at least 18 credit hours must be approved inside the mathematics department.
As a rule, graduate students are admitted to the PhD program in mathematics and earn an MA or MS when they complete their PhD comprehensive exam. Students may choose to leave the program with an MA/MS degree. Under certain circumstances, students can be admitted to the graduate program for a terminal MA/MS degree, in which case the prerequisites are the same as for the doctoral program.
Students may earn this degree as part of the , which allows currently enrolled 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 undergraduate students to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time.

GRE/GMAT Requirements

The GRE math subject test is optional but strongly recommended. Applications without GRE scores will be considered, but a GRE math subject score above 550 will strengthen the application.

Application Deadlines

International applicants: Dec. 1.
U.S. applicants: Dec. 15.

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Doctor of Philosophy

Students must complete at least 30 credit hours of approved graduate coursework and 30 credit hours of thesis work.
Before being admitted to candidacy for the PhD in mathematics, a student must take two graduate courses each in algebra, real analysis and geometry/topology en route to passing two out of three preliminary exams in these fields. In addition, the student must take a course in complex analysis. The student must then pass a comprehensive exam.

GRE/GMAT Requirements

The GRE math subject test is optional, but strongly recommended. Applications without GRE scores will be considered, but a GRE math subject score above 550 will strengthen the application.

Application Deadlines

International applicants: Dec. 1.
U.S. applicants: Dec. 15.

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Research Areas

Algebra
Analysis
Foundations
Geometry
Mathematical Physics
Number Theory
Probability and Statistics
Topology

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At 蜜桃传媒破解版下载, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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Graduate Degrees in Mathematics

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