How is M.Phil helpful in taking admission for PhD maths?

The M.Phil is a research degree in its own right and one which will give you a similar skill set to a PhD. Even if does not have the elements of originality and knowledge creation which characterise a PhD, it is an achievement and a significant piece of research. It can lead to method development or to testing the robustness of existing theories. M.Phil is synonymous to a PhD and if you are planning to do a PhD after an M.Phil, the choice is entirely yours. However, you can get suitable jobs even after completing an M.Phil. What M.Phil holders face is the baggage associated with the misunderstanding of this research qualification, often having to explain why they 'only' got an M.Phil and why didn't they go for a full PhD. My view is that it is an advanced Masters by research degree, and outside of academia, Masters degrees and research skills are extremely valued by employers.

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