PhD in Applied Mathematics in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University

The department provides graduate programs culminating in master of science degrees in mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics, along with doctor of philosophy degrees in mathematics or applied mathematics.

While the Department doesn't offer a Ph.D. in statistics, students can specialize in statistics or mathematical statistics within the mathematics and applied mathematics doctoral programs. The Department also participates in the interdisciplinary Financial Engineering program. For information about the Master of Science in Financial Engineering, refer to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Study and Research section on Financial Engineering.

Prospective graduate students in mathematics must demonstrate sufficient undergraduate coursework, including one year of advanced calculus, one semester of linear algebra, and one semester of abstract algebra.
The Ph.D. program requires a comprehensive exam, qualifying exam, and advanced topic exam. The doctoral committee may also mandate a language proficiency test. For Applied Mathematics Ph.D. candidates, the qualifying exam assesses expertise in either Statistics and Applied Probability or Real Analysis and Differential Equations. A departmental committee defines the advanced topic exam content. The doctoral process concludes with a general examination, dissertation, and defense.