Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

University of Memphis

The Ph.D. requirements include both graduate credit requirements including basic required courses and examinations. Depending on the background of the student the basic required courses and Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations can be completed within one to two years. Course Requirements 72 hours of graduate credit or 36 hours for students who enter with an approved Master s degree is required for the degree. In this 72 hour requirement students must satisfactorily complete certain basic required courses two semesters of Real Analysis Math 7350 and Math 7351 two semesters of Algebra Math 7261 and Math 7262 one semester of Complex Analysis either Math 6361 or Math 7361 and one semester of Topology either Math 6411 or Math 7411 . More details on course descriptions and requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog. See the Graduate handbook for any additional departmental policies. Ph.D. Examinations 1. the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination which is normally completed after the first or second year of graduate studies depending on the student s background 2. the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination which is normally taken after the student has begun his her dissertation work and 3. the Dissertation Defense which occurs at the completion of the program. 1. the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination which is normally completed after the first or second year of graduate studies depending on the student s background 2. the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination which is normally taken after the student has begun his her dissertation work and 3. the Dissertation Defense which occurs at the completion of the program. Completion of the basic course requirements leading to the successful completion of the Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations can be summarized by the following tables.