Applied Mathematics (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Applied Mathematics at Michigan State University is a research doctorate offered by the Department of Mathematics, preparing graduates for research careers in universities, national laboratories and industry. Students pass a qualifying examination, complete advanced coursework weighted toward applied mathematics, and write a dissertation in applied mathematics.

Faculty: College of Natural Science | Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: Minimum 30 credits of approved 800-900 level coursework plus dissertation; teaching assistantships offered for up to five years | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students complete at least 30 credits in approved 800-900 level mathematics courses, at least 18 of them in applied mathematics, present at least two seminars, pass the qualifying and comprehensive examinations, and demonstrate reading knowledge of one foreign language (normally French, German or Russian).

Career pathways

Research careers in universities, national laboratories and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Regular admission presupposes preparation equivalent to a master's degree in mathematics with a GPA of 3.00 or better; applicants with a strong bachelor's degree may be admitted directly upon passing a qualifying examination. Application materials: MSU graduate application, CV/resume, academic statement, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all college work, and a list of junior, senior and graduate-level mathematics and statistics courses taken. GRE General Test is required; the GRE Mathematics Subject Test is strongly recommended but not required. International applicants whose primary language is not English: TOEFL minimum total 80 with no reading, listening or speaking subscore below 19 and no writing subscore below 22, or IELTS. Departmental deadline January 20 (December 1 for consideration for College and University fellowships). Applications are accepted for Fall semester only.

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

Intake: Fall only

Duration: Minimum 30 credits of approved 800-900 level coursework plus dissertation; teaching assistantships o

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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