Mathematics (PhD)
Your PhD will represent a significant achievement in mathematics. You’ll receive mentorship from our faculty as you undertake coursework and prepare for candidacy exams. You’ll advance the field of mathematics and finish your PhD with an original, publishable dissertation.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years (9-12 academic terms) | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Graduates with a PhD in Mathematics will be able to:
- meet the universal need for graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- apply problem-solving skills in a variety of settings
- develop predictive models in areas related to climate change, epidemiology, etc.
- apply their skills to study and model risk and analyze related data for insurance companies
- study and predict the sales of products and services as a market analyst or researcher
- pursue a career in academia
- conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in areas of mathematics such as algebra, geometry, combinatorics, probability and logic
Find a supervisor
All graduate students have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. You do not need to find your own supervisor, but will be allocated one when you are accepted into the program.
It may improve your chances of being accepted to contact potential supervisors in advance to introduce yourself, explain your interests and determine whether they will be accepting new students in the near future.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you have found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
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Your program details
Application deadlines
September – May 31
January – September 30
If you are seeking funding, you must submit your application earlier:
September – January 31
January – May 31
September – May 31
January – September 30
If you are seeking funding, you must submit your application earlier:
September – January 31
January – May 31
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
You must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a personal statement
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
You may submit other supporting material, such as certificates, academic papers or your master’s thesis.
You must display excellent research potential, which can be demonstrated in your master’s thesis or in your letters of recommendation.
When you apply, make sure you indicate whether you are interested in pure, discrete or applied mathematics.
Program specific requirements
You must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a personal statement
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
We strongly encourage you to submit your scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and its Mathematics Subject Test.
You may submit other supporting material, such as certificates, academic papers or your master’s thesis.
You must display excellent research potential, which can be demonstrated in your master’s thesis or in your letters of recommendation.
When you apply, make sure you indicate whether you are interested in pure, discrete or applied mathematics.
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
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Need help?
Contact Madeline Smith at gradsecms@uvic.ca or 250-721-7468.