{"id":11682,"date":"2020-12-18T15:25:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T21:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/actuarial-science\/?post_type=program&#038;p=11682"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:50:53","slug":"math-doctoral","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/actuarial-science\/academics\/math-doctoral\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics, PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Mathematics, PhD                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">PhD<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p>The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers graduate programs of study in mathematics with specializations in the fields of algebra, analysis, topology, applied mathematics, probability and statistics, and actuarial science.<\/p>\n<p>A student may prepare for a career in teaching at the secondary or college level, and for a career in research in the academic, industrial, government, or business communities.<\/p>\n<p>The programs of study at the master\u2019s level are designed to suit both the student intending to continue toward a PhD, as well as the student who wishes to begin a professional career upon completion of the master\u2019s program.<\/p>\n<p>The Department has a vibrant PhD program. Mathematics research specialties available to students include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/actuarial-science\/\">Actuarial Science<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/algebra\/\">Algebra<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/analysis\/\">Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/applied-mathematics\/\">Applied Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/differential-equations\/\">Differential Equations<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/numerical-analysis\/\">Numerical Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/probability\/\">Probability<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/statistics\/\">Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/topology\/\">Topology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details on the Department\u2019s research groups and the research interests of its faculty members\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/math\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Doctoral<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-y3m3-academic-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Academic Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-y3m3-additional-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Additional Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-y3m3-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-y3m3-financial-support\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Financial Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-y3m3-academic-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; 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The primary area may be chosen from one of the following seven fields:<\/p> <h3>Transcript Designated Concentrations<\/h3> <h4>Applied Mathematics Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Algebra<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Complex Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">12 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">12<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits Outside the Field<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <h4>Probability and Statistics Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Complex Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">12 Credits in Probability and Statistics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">12<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <h4>Actuarial Science Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Actuarial Science<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Probability and Statistics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Business or Economics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <p class=\"toggle\">NOTE:\u00a0Admission to this program is limited to students who have made significant progress towards and are close to achieving a professional designation from an internationally recognized actuarial organization.<\/p> <h3>Non-Transcript Designated Specializations<\/h3> <h4>Algebra Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">12 Credits in Algebra<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">12<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Complex Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Topology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits Outside the Field<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <h4>Analysis Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Algebra<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Complex Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Topology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits Outside the Field<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <h4>Topology Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Algebra<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Complex Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">12 Credits in Topology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">12<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits Outside the Field<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <h4>Industrial Mathematics Field<\/h4> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Algebra or Topology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Complex Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">3 Credits in Real Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">9 Credits in Applied Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">9<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Probability and Statistics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">6 Credits in Approved Credits Outside Math and MthStat<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <p>The secondary area may be chosen from another of these fields or may be chosen from another appropriate department. Minimum course requirements for all work in both areas of specialization require approximately two full years of study.<\/p> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-y3m3-additional-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a0\"><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>Additional Requirements<\/h2> <h3>Major Professor as Advisor<\/h3> <p>The student must have a major professor to advise and supervise the student\u2019s studies as specified in Graduate School regulations. The entering graduate student is assigned a temporary advisor by the Department Graduate Program Coordinator.<\/p> <h3>Computer Proficiency<\/h3> <p>The student shall pass an examination on a higher programming language and\/or other appropriate advanced computer skills; the examinations are administered by the Department\u2019s Computer Committee. The Computer Committee may accept advanced computer science coursework in lieu of the examination.<\/p> <h3>Residence<\/h3> <p>The student must meet minimum Graduate School residence requirements.<\/p> <h3>Doctoral Preliminary Examination<\/h3> <p>When the student is sufficiently prepared \u2014 normally when the student has earned 24 credits in specified areas above the 800 level \u2014 a doctoral preliminary examination to determine the student\u2019s knowledge and achievement is taken. For students in mathematics, the exam evaluates the student\u2019s general knowledge of mathematics, as well as the student\u2019s knowledge of the major area of concentration. Students must pass this examination to continue in the program. With permission of the examination committee, the student may repeat this examination once. If the student does not have a master\u2019s degree in mathematics before this examination, the committee will determine whether the student\u2019s performance is sufficient to qualify for the master\u2019s degree.<\/p> <h3>Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Hearing<\/h3> <p>After passing the language requirements and the doctoral preliminary examination, the student participates in a doctoral dissertation proposal hearing. At this hearing, the student is examined on the student\u2019s chosen area of research and a dissertation topic is approved.<\/p> <h3>Dissertation<\/h3> <p>The primary requirement for the PhD in mathematics is the candidate\u2019s completion, under the supervision of the Department advisor, of an original and significant mathematical investigation presented in the form of a dissertation. The investigation is to be in the field of algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, probability and statistics, topology, or actuarial science. A dissertation for the industrial mathematics field must involve an industrial problem requiring a mathematical solution.<\/p> <h3>Dissertation Defense<\/h3> <p>The candidate must, as the final step toward the degree, present a colloquium based on the dissertation and must pass an oral examination in defense of the dissertation. If the candidate does not successfully defend a thesis within five years of admission to candidacy, the candidate may be required to take another doctoral preliminary examination and be readmitted to candidacy.<\/p> <h3>Time Limit<\/h3> <p>All degree requirements must be completed within ten years from the date of initial enrollment in the doctoral program. Note that students seeking the PhD are limited to a maximum of seven years, inclusive of time spent in pursuit of an initial MS degree, of departmental financial support.<\/p> <h3>Minor Area for Other PhD Majors<\/h3> <p>A doctoral student planning a physical science major other than mathematics may fulfill requirements for mathematics as the minor area of concentration by completing 12 credits of approved mathematics courses with a grade of B or better, at least 6 credits of which must be in courses 800 or above.<\/p> <p>A doctoral student planning a non-physical science major may fulfill requirements for mathematics as the minor area of concentration by completing 12 credits with a grade of B or better in approved mathematics courses 300 or above.<\/p> <p>For additional information on the PhD, see the Graduate School\u00a0<a class=\"accordion_link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/academic-policies-and-procedures\/doctoral-resources\/doctoral-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">Doctoral Requirements<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-y3m3-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>In order to be considered for admission to the graduate program, candidates must complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School online application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A master\u2019s degree is not a prerequisite for admission to this PhD program, but strong applicants will typically have a bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s degree in math, actuarial science, statistics or related topic with a minimum background of three semesters of calculus, linear algebra, probability, and mathematical statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information about submission of transcripts, GPA requirements, and English proficiency can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/admission\/\">Graduate School website<\/a>. 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