MS Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Applied Mathematics and Statistics covers computational applied mathematics, operations research, quantitative finance, statistics and computational biology, with emphasis on real-world problems and computational modelling. A full-time and a part-time on-campus option exist.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: 3-4 semesters full-time; about 2 semesters possible with up to 12 transfer credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 30 graduate letter-graded credits (some specializations up to 36). Computational Applied Mathematics core includes Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Numerical Linear Algebra, Foundations of Numerical Methods, Numerical Methods for PDEs and Fundamentals of Computing; Computational Biology includes Probability, Biochemistry and Computational Structural Biology and Drug Design.

Career pathways

Government and industry roles using mathematics as a computational or conceptual tool.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, or life or social sciences with strong mathematics; minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and 3.00 in courses with significant mathematical or quantitative content; three letters of reference; official transcripts; acceptance by the department and Graduate School. Provisional admission possible with a 3.0 GPA in the first year. Facility in computer programming strongly urged.

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.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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