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PhD Applied Mathematics at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Advance your career through Applied Mathematics research. By integrating mathematics with real-world applications you'll learn to solve complex problems faced by industry. Explore diverse topics, from Continuum Mechanics and Mathematical Biology to Nonlinear Systems, Optimisation, Numerical Analysis, and Scientific Computing.

Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: PhD: typically 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Your PhD will open the door to a huge variety of careers from data or computational scientist to quantitative risk analyst and statistician. Or you could choose a future in academia as a researcher, lecturer or a leader in professional services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year 2:1 Honours degree in a Mathematics-related subject or a lower degree plus an MSc or substantial relevant experience. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Duration: PhD: typically 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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