PhD Mathematics (General Statistics, MS Entry) at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics provides a program of study that may be tailored to meet the needs of those interested in applied or academic careers. This program allows students to pursue topics ranging from traditional mathematics studies to applied mathematical problems in engineering and sciences. A dynamic program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the mathematics will aim at both real and demonstrated competency on the part of the student over material from various branches of mathematics.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 36 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 36 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Mathematical Statistics I; Probability Theory; Foundation Of Data Sciences; Bayesian Data Analysis; Regression Analysis.

Career pathways

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics provides a program of study that may be tailored to meet the needs of those interested in applied or academic careers. Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to develop professional ethics and practices in research, manage research projects including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and be well-prepared for careers...

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Application information

Entry requirements

For unconditional admission a student must meet the following requirements: A master's degree in mathematics or in a closely related field. A minimum GPA of 3.00 on the 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work, as calculated by the UT Arlington Graduate School. A minimum of 350 on the verbal part and 700 on the quantitative part of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if taken prior to August 2011. Minimum of 143 on the verbal and 155 on the quantitative portions of the GRE if taken after August 2011. For an applicant whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (or a minimum score of 213 on a computer-based test, or a minimum score of 79 on an internet-based test) or a minimum score of 40 on the Test of Spoken English. At least three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic work and/or professional work.

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.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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