The following prerequisite courses must be completed before beginning the graduate degree coursework.
Beginning Scientific Computing (AMATH 301) or equivalent course work
Introduction to the use of computers to solve problems arising in the physical, biological and engineering sciences. Application of mathematical judgment, programming architecture, and flow control in solving scientific problems. Introduction to MATLAB routines for numerical programming, computation, and visualization.
Introduction to Differential Equations and Applications (AMATH 351) or equivalent course work
Introductory survey of ordinary differential equations. Linear and nonlinear equations. Taylor series. Laplace transforms. Emphasis on formulation, solution, and interpretation of results. Examples from physical and biological sciences and engineering. Introduction to MATLAB as a tool for solving differential equations.
Applied Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis (AMATH 352) or equivalent course work
Analysis and application of numerical methods and algorithms to problems in the applied sciences and engineering. Applied linear algebra, including eigenvalue problems. Emphasis on use of conceptual methods in engineering, mathematics, and science.
Advanced calculus or real analysis coursework is recommend but not required.
Admission Requirements
Admission to graduate study in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington is granted by the Dean of the Graduate School upon recommendation by the departmental Graduate Admissions Committee. This committee recommends admission for those students judged best qualified to benefit from the graduate program offered by the department. Admission to the department is competitive, and all components of a student's application will be considered in evaluating his or her eligibility for admission. Applicants to the graduate program should be well prepared and have a strong undergraduate GPA for the last 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours of graded undergraduate coursework to be considered for admission.
In determining the qualifications of an applicant for admission, the following factors are considered:
- The record of all prior academic work at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
- The results of the Graduate Record Examination;
- Recommendations from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's academic record and promise as a graduate student and an engineer;
- Statement of objectives;
- English language proficiency scores, where applicable. See Application Details for more information.
Applications for graduate and graduate non-matriculated students are submitted electronically through the Graduate School. Once there, you will need to create a new applicant profile, select your application type (graduate or graduate non-matriculated), and choose "Applied Mathematics (MS) online" as the graduate program. You will be required to pay a nonrefundable application fee that is not credited against any other fees charged by the University. If the application fee is not received, the application will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
In addition, depending on student status, certain materials may have to be submitted by mail to the Applied Mathematics department and/or the Graduate School.
An overview of the process is below. For more information on the required materials, see Application Details.
Application Procedures
The application process is two steps, with some documentation going to the Graduate Admissions Office and some going to the Applied Mathematics Department.
The following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:
- Online Graduate School Application and payment of application fee
- One copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- List of prior schools attended
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume or vitae
- Self Report GRE Scores. If you have earned a doctoral level degree from an accredited institution in the United States, you may be exempt from the GRE requirement.
- Three letters of recommendation (submitted electronically via request through the online application)
- Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Applicants whose native language is other than English, must meet this requirement. No waivers of this English proficiency requirement may be given. See Graduate School Memorandum #8 and English proficiency tests comparison tables for the University's policy.
- International applicants are required to provide additional application materials and information when they apply to the University of Washington Graduate School. When you have submitted an on-line Graduate School Application and paid the application fee, you will see a detailed check list of requirements.
- GRE scores should be submitted electronically to the UW directly from the Educational Testing Service. The UW Institution Code is 4854; the Applied Mathematics Department Code is 0702. For more information, contact the UW Office of Educational Assessment or the Educational Testing Service. . If you have earned a doctoral level degree from an accredited institution in the United States, you may be exempt from the GRE requirement
The following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:
- Online GNM application
- One copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Demonstration of language proficiency. Students whose native language is not English are required to electronically submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an equivalent exam approved by the Graduate School. For more information, contact the UW Office of Educational Assessment or the Educational Testing Service.
- Note: Foreign nationals are not eligible for student visas under the GNM program.