The Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D. in Mathematics and Ph.D. in Statistics) in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are research degrees. Students in the Ph.D. program are to maintain a balance between the depth of the dissertation work and the breadth provided by the course work. The programs prepare students for academic careers balancing teaching and research, or, especially in the case of the statistics Ph.D., research-oriented jobs in government and industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the PhD degree, students in the Statistics program are expected to be able to:
- Effectively explain, integrate, and apply critical concepts in statistics
- Clearly communicate statistical ideas orally and in writing
- Use appropriate technology to successfully make progress on a wide variety of statistical tasks
- Read, understand, critique, and extend published articles
- Conduct original research in mathematics and write a dissertation of publishable quality
Admission Requirements
Deadlines: Summer and Fall, Jan 31 recommended for funding.
Applicants to the PhD programs in Mathematics and in Statistics are required to have a Master’s degree by the time they start classes at BGSU. If you are currently in a master’s program, please indicate clearly when you expect to finish that degree program in your application under the Academic History tab. When evaluating applications, we examine the student’s ability to start immediately in PhD-level courses offered the next Fall, because the first requirement for PhD students is to take two PhD-level sequences and pass qualifying examinations. This assists in preserving time to conduct dissertation research and finish the degree in a 4-year time frame. In the event that assistantship funding is available, the department can offer two years of support for the Master’s program and four years of support for the PhD program.
Additional documents required:
- Three Letters of Recommendation from faculty or professionals who can assess your academic preparation for the program
- Statement of Purpose
International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.
Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.
Application Requirements
Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements
International Application Information
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