Overview

The program is tightly integrated with diverse, ongoing, university-wide research on complex adaptive system science at Arizona State University and emphasizes the value of a complex adaptive perspective to give better insight and a more active role in seeking solutions to a broad array of critical issues facing society today.

Students become fluent in the common language of complexity while also receiving a solid foundation in the domain knowledge of existing academic disciplines.

Career Opportunities

The degree program in Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences (Complex Adaptive Systems Science) prepares students to enter the environmental, life, health, mathematical and social science fields. Graduates of the program possess the quantitative, scientific and analytical skills that are critical for professionals working in these areas.

This degree's applied use of mathematics, modeling, statistics and simulation methodologies are in high demand and provide excellent training for future academics and professionals in industries including:

bioinformatics
computational sciences
ecology
genomics
mathematical analysis
mathematical epidemiology
nonlinear dynamics
population dynamics
social science fields

Programme Structure

There are three tracks a student can follow:

Applied mathematics is a more in-depth focus on the tools applied to the life and social sciences, such as dynamical systems, computational and numerical methods, simulation and mathematical analysis.
Life sciences focuses on understanding the tools for representing the structure and operation of complex biological and ecological processes.
Social sciences focuses on understanding the tools for representing the structure and operation of complex social systems and processes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics View 40 other PhDs in Applied Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A master's degree in the social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology, gender studies or geography), life sciences or related fields (e.g., biology, genomics or ecology), applied mathematics, mathematics or statistics is preferred.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
personal statement outlining educational and professional goals
current curriculum vitae or resume
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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