Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics

PhD Degree in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics

Upon completing the PhD degree in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a solid foundation in graduate-level computational and applied mathematics, across multiple sub-fields.
2. Propose and conduct original research in the field of computational and applied mathematics.
3. Communicate computational and mathematical results and their consequences professionally and effectively in both written and oral formats.

PhD Degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics

For general university requirements, please see Doctoral Degrees. For additional requirements, regulations, and procedures for all graduate programs, please see All Graduate Students. Students pursuing PhD degree in field of Computational and Applied Mathematics must:

• Complete a course of study approved by department to establish a broad foundation in applied mathematics.
• Perform satisfactorily on qualifying examinations and reviews.
• Produce an original thesis acceptable to department.
• Perform satisfactorily on a final public oral examination on thesis.

The English Language Proficiency Requirement may be waived for an international student who received a degree from an institution in which English is the official language of communication. Contact the admitting program for more information.

The following language proficiency tests are accepted by Rice graduate programs and will be used to assess English language proficiency. Please note the below scores are the minimum requirement, though some program requirements will be higher.

• The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required
• IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
• Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.

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