G-MATH-PHD - Mathematics - PhD

Admission to this program is based on the applicant’s academic record, level of preparation for graduate study, research experiences, and letters of recommendation.

All PhD students must pass a breadth requirement based on taking four qualifying courses in three out of five core areas of mathematics in their first year. Before the end of the third year in the program, students will have selected a research advisor and pass an oral preliminary examination on their preparation and planned direction for their thesis. The written dissertation and thesis defense are the final requirements for the PhD.