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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Course overview In this course you advance your career through Applied Mathematics research. By integrating mathematics with real-world applications you'll learn to solve complex problems faced by industry. Explore diverse topics, from Continuum Mechanics and Mathematical Biology to Nonlinear Systems, Optimisation, Numerical Analysis, and Scientific Computing. You’ll cover a rich spectrum of research areas, paving the way for numerous opportunities inside and outside academia. What makes an Applied Mathematics PhD at Birmingham different? You'll tackle real-world challenges and expand your impact in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting. Through building on your strong mathematical background, we will train you to be an expert in your research field with our world-leading tuition and supervision. You'll have the opporunity to get involved with leading research groups in areas such as Continuum Mechanics, Mathematical Biology, Nonlinear Systems, Optimisation, Data Science, Numerical Analysis, and Scientific Computing. You will collaborate closely with your PhD supervisor and their research team, meeting regularly to gain advanced research skills while conducting your research. Assessments are periodically carried out by the Research Students Monitoring Group to ensure you are progressing well.
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