The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Saint Louis University offers graduate programs of advanced study and research leading to Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in mathematics. Due to the low student-faculty ratio, SLU graduate students receive extensive individualized instruction. We encourage all graduate students seeking an assistantship to apply for a fall semester start as there is only occasionally financial assistance available for a spring semester start. The Ph.D. program at Saint Louis University consists of coursework highlighted by required core subject area courses and three written preliminary examinations. Students will gain fundamental knowledge in algebra, analysis, statistics and topology. After demonstrating mastery in these areas, they will develop original mathematics under the direction of a faculty member. Advanced graduate-level courses allow students to proceed beyond the standard graduate curriculum into research areas represented by the faculty. To graduate, students must write and successfully defend a dissertation that presents the results of their original and independent mathematical research with the guidance of a faculty member. Graduates will be able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge in at least three of the areas of algebra, analysis, statistics, and topology. Graduates will be able to demonstrate mastery in at least two of the above four areas. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to identify and solve new research problems in pure or applied mathematics. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate new research in both a written and oral setting.Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a large research project and prepare a manuscript.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Department Chair (Mathematics/Applied Sciences), Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Mathematics), Curriculum Developer (Advanced Mathematics Programs),Scientific Journal Editor (Mathematics Focus), Academic Advisor (Graduate-Level), Graduate Program Coordinator, Mathematical Physicist, Research Director (Mathematics/Interdisciplinary Sciences), Theoretical Mathematician,Applied Mathematician, Computational Scientist, Biostatistician, Mathematical Biologist, Actuarial Scientist, Risk Management Specialist, Quantitative Research Director, Climate Modeling Scientist, Neuroscience Data Analyst, Market Research Director, Operations Research Scientist, Financial Engineer, Corporate Strategy Analyst, Predictive Analytics Director, Data Science Director, Machine Learning Researcher, Quantum Computing Researcher, Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist, Algorithm Designer, Blockchain Systems Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst (Mathematics Applications), Cryptographer.
