Applied and Computational Mathematics

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Mathematics and statistics

About this course

The Applied and Computational Mathematics research group combines expertise in dynamics, classical and statistical mechanics and advanced scientific computing techniques, to develop techniques for applications such as molecular dynamics, geophysical and astrophysical fluid dynamics and optoelectronics.

If you have a passion for applied mathematics, our facilities, people and environment will help you develop your research ideas to their full potential.

The School of Mathematics is a vibrant community of more than 60 academic and related staff supervising 60 students.

Our research interests are varied and include:

* astrophysical fluid dynamics

* multiscale modelling and analysis

* molecular dynamics

* mathematical meteorology

* Hamiltonian dynamics

* nonlinear waves in fluids and solids

* optoelectronics

* signal processing

* mathematical biology

* exponential asymptotics

* homogenisation theory

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2114 Physical scientists
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Mathematics and statistics