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Mathematics & Statistics
Website: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers M.Math., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees with specialization in the areas of Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or Statistics (see specific details on the department webpage).
Master of Mathematics (M.Math.)
Admission Requirements
- A four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration, either in a credit course or a tuition bearing maintenance of status.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 24 credit units of course work
- residency requirement of 1 year
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- A four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in MATH 994.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 15 credit units course work
- MATH 990.0
- MATH 994.0
- residency requirement of 1 year
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Admission Requirements
- A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study; under no circumstances may a prospective student holding a Bachelor's degree be admitted directly into a Ph.D. program.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- 9-18 credit units of course work beyond the M.Sc. level
- MATH 996.0
- MATH 990.0
- Qualifying exams to demonstrate knowledge in three areas chosen from one of the specialization lists available on the department webpage. There are three possible specializations: Applied Mathematics; Mathematics; or Statistics.
- Comprehensive Examination
- Residency requirement of 1 year
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 24 credit units at the 800-level
- MATH 996.0
- MATH 990.0
- Qualifying Exam
- Comprehensive Exam
