PhD Mathematics at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The PhD degree in Mathematics is intended as a research degree and is awarded based on scholarly proficiency (as demonstrated by course work and the written Qualifying Exams or the Comprehensive Exam) and the ability to conduct independent, original research (demonstrated by the PhD dissertation). All first year PhD students are required to attend a weekly seminar about first year experience of graduate school, led by a full or associate graduate faculty member.

Faculty: J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 66 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 66 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The PhD degree in Mathematics is intended as a research degree and is awarded based on scholarly proficiency (as demonstrated by course work and the Qualifying Examination) and the ability to conduct independent, original research (demonstrated by the PhD dissertation). In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: A resume/CV 3 letters of recommendation. Scores on the general test of the GRE are optional. We encourage applicants to submit GRE scores if they think doing so will boost their chance of getting admitted. However, applications with and without GRE scores will both get full consideration. See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information. Advancing to candidacy requires the passing of either two qualifying examination or one comprehensive exam, the completion of all the coursework as listed on the approved plan of study, and successfully presenting and defending a d

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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