About Master’s Program,
This course-based degree allows students to build on their undergraduate training to develop advanced skills under the guidance of award-winning, research-active faculty. You may study pure mathematics such as combinatorics, discrete mathematics, geometry, logic, number theory and cryptography, analysis, mathematical physics, probability and statistics. Or you may study applied mathematics and statistics, including industrial mathematics and operations research, with potential overlap with biology and medicine, medical imaging, oil and gas, software application development, finance and geoscience; biomedical and industrial statistics, actuarial science, environmental risk and big data analysis. Students have access to events hosted by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences.
- Mathematics Courses:Topics may include measure and integration, analysis, algebraic geometry, number theory, scientific modelling and more.
- Seminars:In addition to required courses, students register in a research seminar in either actuarial science,mathematics, or statistics (depending on student’s specialization).
- Statistics Courses:Topics may include probability, estimation, hypothesis testing and more.
- Project:All students will complete resulting in a written report.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
GPA Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system
Minimum education
- A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for a master’s program
- A master’s degree in most cases is required for admission to a doctoral program
English language proficiency
If your first language is not English, you may fulfill the language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
Graduate program endorsement
Each graduate program recommends the admission of an applicant to the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on departmental considerations.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Funding to help pay for your tuition and living costs may come from a variety of sources such awards and scholarships, graduate assistantships and student loans.
This student role assists with non-teaching responsibilities such as research, program coordination or special projects. Earnings are 50% taxable, 50% not-subject to tax.
Application Requirement,
Unofficial transcripts
Official transcripts
Self-Calculated GPA
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Study proposal
Writing sample
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
A non-refundable application fee for each application to a graduate degree program. $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents, $145 for international students with a study permit.
