PhD in Mathematical Sciences

PhD in Mathematical Sciences is a 3 years PhD program taught at Sunway University, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time and part-time options. To successfully obtain PhD in Mathematical Sciences from Sunway University you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of PhD in Mathematical Sciences you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Actuarial Analyst, Actuary, Mathematician.

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Mathematical Sciences at Sunway University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Sunway University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Sunway University as pre-requiste for admission in PhD in Mathematical Sciences.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Master’s Degree

• A Master Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research, Quantitative Sciences, or other related fields.

Other Qualifications

• Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to case basis.

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS 6.0;
• TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based)

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://university.sunway.edu.my/sms/phd-math-science

The core domains of Psychology are: Biological Psychology (which includes the areas of hormones and behaviour, brain function, and genetics), Cognitive Psychology (which includes the areas of attention, perception, learning, and language), Developmental Psychology (which includes the areas of lifespan development, and the social and cultural contexts of development), Individual Differences (which includes the areas of personality, intelligence, motivation, and mental health), Social Psychology (which includes the areas of attribution, attitudes, group processes and intergroup relations, and close relationships), and Research Methods (which includes the techniques for the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to answer a certain question or solve a problem).

Embark in high quality and innovative research in the broad field of mathematical sciences, that demonstrates the beauty of numbers and algorithms, and their usefulness in decision-making and problem-solving.

This research programme aims to develop your research skills in one of the many exciting areas of mathematics, ranging from pure mathematics, applied mathematics to applied statistics. Working closely with your supervisors, you will be exposed to the different aspects of research activities, including developing a comprehensive literature review, identifying areas of contribution, and communicating research outputs via journal publications and conference presentations.

The PhD in Mathematical Sciences will equip you with strong mathematical, analytical and statistical data analysis skills, to become experts and well-qualified researchers.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Actuarial Analyst
• Actuary
• Mathematician