The Applied Mathematics (M.S.) master's degree at UNH, a top-tier research university, immerses you in advanced mathematical methods and computational techniques, equipping you to tackle complex problems in science, engineering, and industry. With a curriculum that includes numerical analysis, fluid dynamics, and dynamical systems, alongside hands-on research guided by expert faculty, this program provides robust training in both theory and application. Whether you're analyzing big data or optimizing systems, UNH prepares you for impactful careers in diverse fields like aerospace, data science, and quantitative research.
Why get an M.S. in applied mathematics?
Applied mathematics is a thriving field in which advanced mathematical and computational methods are brought to bear on complex problems from science, engineering, industry and society. A master’s degree in applied mathematics combines graduate-level coursework in applied mathematical methods and application areas with hands-on research under the guidance of a faculty adviser, culminating in either a master's thesis or a master's project.
Why choose UNH’s applied mathematics program?
The UNH Master of Science in applied mathematics provides focused training in applied mathematics and an application area to give you a graduate-level education and research experience in a shorter timeframe than a Ph.D. Our faculty have expertise in a wide variety of applied math topics and application areas, including numerical methods, fluid dynamics, signal processing, dynamical systems and aerodynamics.
Potential career areas
- Aerospace
- Big Data
- Communications
- Data science
- Energy
- Government
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Numerical analysis
- Quantitative research
- Systems engineering
Curriculum & Requirements
The MS in Applied Mathematics provides a broad introduction to modern applied mathematics and the opportunity to apply the curriculum in a wide range of application areas.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed significant coursework in pure or applied mathematics, preferably including numerical analysis, differential equations, real analysis, and complex analysis.
Applying
Please visit the Graduate School website for detailed instructions about applying to the master's program.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS OPTION
This program requires 30 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 931 | Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| IAM 933 | Applied Functional Analysis | 3 |
| Select an approved two-course sequence in applied mathematics, such as: | 6 | |
IAM 961 & IAM 962 | Numerical Analysis I: Numerical Linear Algebra and Numerical Partial Differential Equations | |
| Select one of the following: | 18 | |
Thesis Option: | ||
MATH 899 | Master's Thesis (6 credits) | |
Four elective courses, selected with your adviser | ||
Project Option: | ||
MATH 898 | Master's Project (3 credits) | |
Five elective courses, selected with your adviser | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
The elective courses need not be in mathematics, but must be at the 800 level or higher, and at least one must be a technical course in statistics or some other department. The broad elective flexibility allows the student's application interests to have a substantial role in the content of the program.
The student's full program plan must be proposed in writing to the applied mathematics faculty and approved prior to the student's second semester of study. There is no comprehensive examination in this option.
This graduate program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with certain undergraduate degree programs.
General Accelerated Master's policy, note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher grade expectations) compared to the policy.
Please see the Graduate School website and contact the department directly for more information.
- Students possess advanced competence in three basic branches of mathematics -- topology, algebra and analysis -- comprising both content knowledge and the ability to reason with and communicate such knowledge.
- Students possess significant exposure to graduate level content in the broader mathematical sciences.
- Students possess significant depth of graduate-level knowledge in some area(s) of mathematics.
Deadlines
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: Feb. 15 (for funding); April 1 (recommended US; final international); July 1 (final)
- Spring: Dec. 1, Nov. 1 for international students
- Summer: N/A
- Special: N/A
Application fee: $65
Campus: Durham
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Masters: Yes (for more details see the accelerated masters information page)
New Hampshire Residents
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission, or you will not be able to register for classes.
Transcripts
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
- Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
- Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
Letters of recommendation: 3 required
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
Personal Statement/Essay Questions
Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:
- Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.
- Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.
Important Notes
All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.
International Applicants
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
