Mathematical Sciences

    Mathematical Sciences

    Duration6 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,082 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022
    Mathematical Sciences

    About

    Students earning a PhD in mathematical sciences can choose to study in several different areas. The departments excellent ratio of graduate students to faculty permits close personal guidance for each student. Students are able to tailor their programs of study to match their interests in specific areas of mathematics and statistics as well as interdisciplinary research.


    Specialization(s):

    All four specializations require a program of study with 45 credits beyond a masters degree or 72 credits beyond a bachelors degree. Students applying to the PhD program without a masters degree will usually be directed to MS programs in Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics or Statistics, unless they have a strong background and clear professional interests. Satisfactory performance in an MS program can lead to admission to the PhD program in Mathematical Sciences.


    • Pure and Applied Mathematics: This is a traditional doctoral program in mathematics, offering broad training in the foundations of modern mathematics together with specialized training in an area of mathematical research. The dissertation represents a significant contribution to mathematics research in the chosen area of specialization.
    • Statistics: This specialization offers broad training in theoretical and applied statistics for students seeking careers in data sciences, academia, industry, or government. The dissertation represents a significant contribution to statistical research.
    • Interdisciplinary Studies: This specialization gives students the opportunity to receive advanced training in mathematics and/or statistics in the context of another field of inquiry, such as biology, business, education, engineering, ecology, economics, or physics. Students in this specialization usually take about two thirds of their coursework in Mathematics and Statistics and the remaining third in the other discipline. The dissertation itself will generally entail the development of advanced mathematical or statistical methods to solve problems in another subject area.
    • College Teaching: This specialization is designed for students preparing for careers focused on teaching mathematics and statistics. Students in the College Teaching specialization receive broad training in pure and applied mathematics and statistics and complete six credits of College Teaching Internship under the guidance of their supervisory committee. The dissertation for this specialization is flexible and may include original research in mathematics, statistics or education as well as exposition of important mathematical and statistical theories and their historical relationships.
    • Climate Adaptation Science (Mathematical Science PhD): The Climate Adaptation Science specialization provides students with experiences in actionable science through internship and research experiences. Program includes interdisciplinary research to identify adaptive responses to changing climate extremes and two-part internships with agency, NGO, and industry partners. In a first internship, students contribute to projects and learn the workplace cultures and science needs of the host. The internship experiences inform interdisciplinary climate adaptation research by student teams. In a second internship, students share science results and tools with the host organization and help put that science into action.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Students may enter the PhD program after completing an MS or directly from a bachelors in the case of well-qualified candidates. Applicants are not required to have undergraduate degrees in mathematics or statistics, but must have strong backgrounds in these areas as evidenced by their transcripts.

    Application to the PhD program is through the USU School of Graduate Studies website.

    Students must provide:

    • GRE general scores (subject exams not required). We look for Quantitative scores above 60% and Verbal scores above 40%, but the application process is competitive so higher scores may be neccessary be competitive with other applicants.
    • TOEFL or IELTS (unless you have earned a degree in an English-speaking country, e.g. US, UK or Canada). To qualify for a teaching assistantship in our department the total TOEFL iBT score must be 100 or above. IELTS must be at or above 6.5 for TA consideration.
    • Transcripts of all past coursework. Your GPA *must* be above 3.0 during the last two years, and *should* be above 3.5 in technical subjects.
    • Contact information for three references who can speak to your academic preparation, professional goals and work ethic.
    • Personal statements on our Departmental Application Form (request from the Graduate Program Coordinator, [email protected]).

    International students have additional admissions requirements.


    Admission Deadlines

    Most students are admitted in Fall semester. The target date for Fall semester applications is January 15; admission notice and offers of support are generally mailed in March. Students are asked to accept/decline offers of support on or about April 15.


    Doctoral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are set by a student's supervisory committee and are intended to test the student's depth of knowledge in areas related to their research specialization and career goals. The exams themselves may be comprised of individual exams set and graded by subsets of the supervisory committee, a single exam written and graded by the committee, oral examinations by the committee or a subset, or mixtures of these as the committee sees fit. Comprehensive exams must be taken in or before the third year of matriculation in the doctoral program.


    Financial Assistance

    A majority of students receive major financial assistance with their studies via teaching or research assistantships. All students that meet the qualifications may receive tuition awards and subsidized health insurance as well.

    A variety of additional funding opportunities are available, including fellowships, scholarships, and travel support.


    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    English Program Requirements

    Students who do not demonstrate the required English proficiency scores, but are academically qualified, may be considered for admission to the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) on the Logan campus. If admitted, students complete required English language courses before beginning their academic coursework.

    Career

    Graduates are employed as research-track faculty or lecturers at universities and colleges as well as governmental labs, industrial research centers, and private industry. We have had 98% success at employing doctoral graduates, and US News ranked Statistician as one of the nation's Top Five Careers.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    1. Visit Our Website

    a. Go to gradschool.usu.edu/apply/ to start the application process.

    b. Read all admissions requirements on our website.

    c. Click on the “Apply Now” button to create an account to apply.

    2. Fill Out Application

    a. Fill out the following information:

    i. Personal

    ii. Demographic

    iii. Misdemeanor/Felony information, if necessary

    iv. Citizenship

    v. Academic History

    vi. Intended Program of Study Information

    vii. NOTE: You cannot submit supplemental items until you have filled out all personal and demographic information, submitted the application, and paid the application fee.

    b. Make sure to select the correct entry term (e.g., Spring 2022, Fall 2022, etc.)

    c. Submit the application and pay the fee.

    i. If you have a waiver code, use it in the discount code box to waive the fee.

    3. Supplemental Items

    a. Log back into the USU Recruit Application Portal.

    b. Enter your application to submit items.

    c. Required supplemental items may include, but are not limited to, the following (Please check with your intended program for specific details):

    i. Transcripts

    1. USU applicants do not need to send transcripts. We pull them from our system for you.

    2. All other applicants, please send your official transcripts to the following address:

    a. School of Graduate Studies

    Utah State University

    0900 Old Main Hill

    Logan, UT 84322-0900

    b. Please note that in order to be considered official, the transcript must (1) be sent directly from the institution to Utah State University, or (2) be forwarded by the applicant with the transcript remaining in the original, unopened envelope from the institution.

    ii. Letters of Recommendation

    1. Fill out the recommendation request forms. Recommendations must come from referee, not from applicant, to be considered valid.

    iii. Statement of Purpose

    iv. Test Scores

    1. GRE Scores

    a. Send to school code 4857

    2. MAT Scores

    a. Send to school code 2273

    3. NOTE: Expired test scores will not be accepted.

    d. International applicants must also include:

    i. Proof of English language proficiency through one of the options below.

    1.TOEFL Scores – 71 or higher

    a. Send to school code 4857

    2. IELTS Academic Scores – 6.0 or higher

    a. Upload student copy to application, clearly showing TRF number.

    b. Our test score processor will upload official scores.

    3. Completion of at least 24 credits of post-secondary/university course work taught in the U.S. in English, excluding English as a second language courses. Courses must have been taken at an accredited college or university to be considered for direct admission.

    4. NOTE: Expired test scores will not be accepted.

    ii. A certified English translation of any transcript originally penned in another language.

    1. Due to COVID-19 constraints, Utah State University is temporarily accepting unofficial transcripts from international applicants. Upon admittance, students will be required to submit an official transcript before registering for classes.

    iii. Proof of Financial Support

    1. Affidavit of Financial Support

    2. Bank Statement Copy

    iv. Passport Copy

    v. International applicants can direct any questions not related to the information above to the Office of Global Engagement.

    Mathematical Sciences
    Utah State University
    Utah State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Logan

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