PhD in Mathematics in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

The Ph.D. program welcomes applicants with extensive mathematical training who have shown exceptional ability and research potential through their previous academic work. Candidates holding a B.S. or B.A. degree may apply directly to the Ph.D. program.
To earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics, students must fulfill these requirements:
Course Credits: A minimum of 45 credits is required (which includes 15 credits for doctoral dissertation research/GRAD 6950). For those who complete a UConn master's degree in mathematics, only 30 additional credits (including 15 doctoral dissertation research credits) are needed beyond the master's.
Successfully complete three preliminary examinations and two core courses (detailed below). These exams constitute the written portion of the qualifying examination.
Students should select a thesis advisor by the conclusion of their third year's fall semester.
File a Plan of Study before taking the oral (general) examination.
Pass an oral examination (known as the general exam). This assessment forms the oral component of the qualifying exam and aims to enhance the student's academic growth, scholarly development, and professional preparation. It should encompass topics within the student's intended dissertation field without focusing specifically on thesis research. During the exam, students must present their studied material and respond to related questions. The advisory committee designs this examination, typically taken at the end of the third year or start of the fourth year.
Complete a dissertation supervised by a Graduate Faculty member. The Graduate School provides specific dissertation guidelines here.
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