Applied Mathematics PhD
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,771 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Applied Mathematics PhD

    About

    Course overview

    Advance your career through Applied Mathematics research. By integrating mathematics with real-world applications you'll learn to solve complex problems faced by industry.

    Explore diverse topics, from Continuum Mechanics and Mathematical Biology to Nonlinear Systems, Optimisation, Numerical Analysis, and Scientific Computing.

    You’ll cover a rich spectrum of research areas, paving the way for numerous opportunities inside and outside academia.

    Programme Structure

    You will be given opportunities to attend research conferences and workshops throughout your studies. Below is an indicative idea of what you could spend your time on, but your research may be different to this and will be discussed in advance with your supervisor.

    You'll begin an in-depth study of your research area. We are a proud member of the MAGIC Consortium and you will participate in MAGIC lectures.

    You will work with your supervisors to define the structure of your project, start to review the scientific literature and set out the scope of work that you will undertake. Opportunities to work with colleagues at Birmingham, other universities and from industry may be involved, depending on the nature of the project that you plan.

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    The Applied Mathematics Research Group works on a wide variety of topics in a range of areas such as fluid mechanics, mathematical biology, financial mathematics and computational mathematics.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 67
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    Career

    University Careers Network

    Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.

    Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge.

    If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,771 / year

    Applied Mathematics PhD

    University of Birmingham

    University of Birmingham

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Birmingham