Details: Applied Mathematics, Doctorate, LAS

DoctorateApplied Mathematics

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.

Learn how Applied Mathematics is the right fit for you.

Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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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

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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:

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