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Mathematics (PhD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

The Mathematics PhD is a full-time, thesis-based in-person programme in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with participation in faculty research projects.

Faculty: Science / Graduate Studies  |  Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics  |  Duration: 5 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Original thesis research under a supervisor in mathematical areas such as algebra, category theory, convex geometry, differential equations, functional analysis, graph theory, number theory, quantum computing and topology.

Career pathways

Teaching, actuarial science, computer engineering or analysis, operations research, biomathematics, cryptography, finance, management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Graduate Studies (PhD programmes): thesis-based master's degree or equivalent from a university of recognized standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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