Mathematics research degrees
Our postgraduate research in mathematics including entry requirements for PhDs and other research degrees.
Mathematics at Dundee is internationally renowned for its research strengths in Applied Mathematics.
As well as research in single disciplines there are many examples of successful interdisciplinary research. Regular international conferences are organised, and there is a lively seminar programme, involving local and visiting speakers.
For more information about Research in Mathematics at Dundee, please follow the links below to visit individual sub-group research webpages:
- Mathematical and Computational Biology
- Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing
- Magnetohydrodynamics and Astrophysics
General information for research students in Mathematics can be found on the Mathematics website.
Entry requirements
You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
English language requirements
IELTS (overall) | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
We also accept other English language qualifications
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of certain countries.
Don't meet the English language requirements?
English language programmes
Prepare for university study and benefit from extra English tuition with an English language programme.
Postgraduate research fees
Apply for a research degree
You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System.
We have three start dates per academic year.
PhD Mathematics
- Apply to start in May 2023
- Apply to start in September 2023
- Apply to start in January 2024
- Apply to start in May 2024
PhD Mathematics (part time)
- Apply to start in May 2023
- Apply to start in September 2023
- Apply to start in January 2024
- Apply to start in May 2024
PhD Applied Mathematics
- Apply to start in May 2023
- Apply to start in September 2023
- Apply to start in January 2024
- Apply to start in May 2024
Science & Engineering (non-graduating) (research)
- Apply to start in May 2023
- Apply to start in September 2023
- Apply to start in January 2024
- Apply to start in May 2024
The University of Dundee welcomes applications from disabled students.