Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in applied mathematics

Program Overview

Details: Applied Mathematics, Doctorate

Doctorate Applied Mathematics

Overview

Wichita State's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in applied mathematics program will prepare you for a high-paying, high demand career as a research mathematician in the public or private sectors. The program emphases include applied mathematics, statistics and applied mathematics-physics.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the Ph.D. program in applied mathematics requires:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics or physics, including coursework in advanced calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, and either modern algebra or mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum physics.
• A minimum 3.25 GPA in mathematics, statistics and physics courses
• A minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 credit hours

Curriculum

To complete the 84-credit-hour Ph.D. program, students must satisfy course, language and residency requirements, pass the qualifying and preliminary examinations, and write a dissertation containing original research in statistics, applied mathematics-physics or applied mathematics.

At least 36 credit hours must be in mathematics, statistics and physics courses numbered above 800. Courses used toward a master's degree may be included. A maximum of 36 credit hours may be transferred from another university at the discretion of the student's committee.

Careers

Whether you want to pursue graduate study or enter the workforce, a mathematics degree from Wichita State will put you on track to success, leading to careers in a variety of fields, such as:

• Government: mathematicians and statisticians
• Healthcare: biostatisticians
• Research and development
• Insurance company actuaries
• Education

Similar Programs

• Mathematics (Master's)
• Physics (Master's)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Wichita State's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in applied mathematics program prepares students for a research mathematician career in the public or private sectors. The program emphasizes applied mathematics, statistics, and applied mathematics-physics.

Outline:

• Curriculum:
• The program requires 84 credit hours.
• Students must satisfy course, language, and residency requirements.
• Students must pass qualifying and preliminary examinations.
• Students must write a dissertation containing original research in statistics, applied mathematics-physics, or applied mathematics.
• At least 36 credit hours must be in mathematics, statistics, and physics courses numbered above 800.
• Courses used toward a master's degree may be included.
• A maximum of 36 credit hours may be transferred from another university at the discretion of the student's committee.
• Admission Requirements:
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or physics.
• Coursework in advanced calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, and either modern algebra or mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum physics.
• A minimum 3.25 GPA in mathematics, statistics, and physics courses.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 credit hours.

Careers:

• Government: mathematicians and statisticians
• Healthcare: biostatisticians
• Research and development
• Insurance company actuaries
• Education

Other:

• The program emphasizes applied learning, with guaranteed applied learning or research experience built into every degree.
• Wichita State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs, activities, admissions, and employment.