Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)
Aims and Scope
The Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences (AMCS) program educates students to construct and solve mathematical and computational models of real-world problems. Two degree programs are offered: the M.Sc. degree (under either a thesis or a non-thesis option) and the Ph.D. degree. Admission to the M.Sc. program does not guarantee admission to the Ph.D. program.
The AMCS program offers specializations in three distinct directions (called “tracks”): applied mathematics (AM),computational science and engineering (CSE) and data science (DS)
The requirements for the different tracks are outlined below. All students in the M.Sc. program are guided by an academic advisor to develop their program of study. It is the responsibility of students to plan their graduate program in consultation with their academic advisor. Students are required to meet all deadlines outlined in this document in addition to the university deadlines.
Program Contacts
Diogo Gomes, Program Chair
Emilie I. Dauzon- Graduate Program Student Advisor
More information can be found at the AMCS website here.
Assessment Test (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Students are admitted to KAUST from a wide variety of programs and backgrounds. All incoming students must take an assessment during orientation week to help design an appropriate study plan for students. There is no grade for the assessment. This assessment aims to determine whether students have mastered the prerequisites for undertaking graduate-level courses in the program. The academic advisor uses the assessment results to design a study plan with a list of courses aimed at addressing content areas that may impede a student from successfully completing the degree requirements. Students are encouraged to prepare for the assessment by refreshing the general knowledge gained from their undergraduate education before arriving at KAUST. To graduate, the study plan requirements must be satisfactorily completed in addition to the University degree requirements.
Credits
The AMCS MSC and PhD programs are organized in three semesters per year – two standard length semesters, Spring and Fall, and a shorter Summer semester. All students must be enrolled in 12 credits in each standard semester and 6 credits in the Summer semester. These credits can comprise coursework, dissertation research, directed research, thesis credits, or internships.
AMCS 100 level courses do not count towards graduation credit requirements. MS non thesis students can use a maximum of 6 credits from the courses AMCS 201, AMCS 202, AMCS 206, and STAT 210 towards graduation, this option is not available for MS thesis students, MS/PhD, or PhD students.