Math Prospects for Math major EE minor applying for signals related EE PhD?

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A math major with an EE minor and relevant coursework in signal processing and linear systems can successfully apply for EE PhD programs focusing on signals. Experience in medical imaging research and collaboration with EE professors will strengthen the application. While lacking a traditional EE background may present some challenges, working in theory or computation groups can mitigate this. Recommendations from EE faculty and knowledge in applied mathematics are advantageous. Overall, the candidate's profile is competitive for signals-related EE PhD programs.
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I'm a math major having taken 1st yr physics, programming, lab electronics, and a EE minor of 4-5 courses on signal processing and linear systems (including couple grad courses). I'm also doing medical imaging research w/ the EE dept this summer. I didn't major in EE b/c I've no interest in MOSFETS and digital design (and I get to graduate a year early w/ my current plans).

How disadvantaged am I applying to EE PHD programs (concentrating on signals related stuff) compared to BSEEs, if at all? Thank you :)
 
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As long as you work in theory/computation groups in signal processing and communications, you should be fine. You'll want recommendations from EE professors you've collaborated with. Applied Mathematics will also help.

PS -- Many statistics departments have people working on statistical signal processing, channel estimation, etc.
 

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