The PhD Program

The PhD in the Department of Mathematical Sciences can generally be completed in 5-6 years of full-time study for a student entering with a solid undergraduate mathematics background. The program begins with 2-3 years of coursework chosen from our 500 and 600 series courses. These courses lead up to written preliminary examinations. Having chosen an area for the dissertation, the student will undertake advanced studies in this area leading up to an advanced examination. The final 2-3 years are spent undertaking the research to be included in the student's independent and original PhD dissertation. Further details about the PhD program are contained in the Graduate Student Handbook.

PhD in Mathematical Sciences

The student must pass 3 written preliminary exams selected from the areas of: Abstract Algebra; Complex Variables; Numerical Analysis; Partial Differential Equations; Probability; Real Analysis; Statistics; Topology.

PhD in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Statistics (new September 2006)

The student must pass a written qualifying examination at the end of their first year, and then pass 2 written preliminary examinations selected from the areas of: Linear Models, Statistics, and Probability.

All students with GAs must take the Proseminar for Teaching Mathematics (15-MATH-810).

Copies of past preliminary exams can be obtained from the UC library's electronic reserve. (Click on "Electronic Reserves and Course Materials" and then choose "A&S Mathematics" from the department menu.)

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