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University of Alberta Calendar 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

Program Requirements

The MSc with a specialization in 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, chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
  • Coursework must include courses from at least two different areas of focus.
  • 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, chosen in consultation with the advisor.
  • Coursework must include courses from at least two different areas of focus
  • 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 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.