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PhD Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme at University Park with graduate courses in all principal branches of mathematics and research direction in analysis, algebra, topology, number theory, applied analysis, and mathematical logic and foundations. A dual-title PhD with Operations Research is available.

Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Qualifying exams in real analysis, linear algebra (MATH 535) or abstract algebra (MATH 536), and functional analysis (MATH 503) or topology (MATH 527); one course at A- or better from MATH 502, 528, 557, 567, 523 or 514; comprehensive exam, English competence requirement and dissertation defense.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations Aptitude Test (GRE), or from a comparable substitute examination accepted by the Mathematics graduate program, are not required for admission. Those scores can still be included if the applicant has them and they will then be considered by the admission committee. To be admitted to the Ph.D. program without undergraduate deficiency, an applicant should have completed at least 18 credits in mathematics at the advanced undergraduate level (400 series or their equivalents).

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