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The Degree of MSc with a specialization in Applied Mathematics (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences) [Graduate]


Program Requirements


The MSc with a specialization in Applied Mathematics may be taken as a thesis-based program or a course-based program.

Thesis-based MSc


Students are required to complete a minimum of ★20 in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, and a thesis.

Coursework (★18)


  • Six ★3 approved graduate-level courses in Mathematics or Statistics, chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
  • All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies). 
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Graduate Colloquium (★2)


  • Students must complete two terms of MATH 601  and give a presentation in the Graduate Colloquium.

Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES

Course-based MSc


Students are required to complete a minimum of ★30 in graduate-level coursework, including a ★6 capping project.

Coursework (★24)


  • Eight ★3 approved graduate-level courses in Mathematics or Statistics, chosen in consultation with the advisor. 
  • All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies). 
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Capping project (★6)


Residence Requirement


The minimum period of residence for the course-based and thesis-based MSc programs in Applied Mathematics is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

For part-time students, residence requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Length of Program


The MSc programs are designed to be competed in 20-24 months.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.