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


Students can alternately apply to the Department of Computing Science to participate in this program.

Program Requirements


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

Coursework (★18)


  • Two of
  • Two ★3 graduate-level courses from the Department of Computing Science, relevant to machine learning and chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
    • Students taking this program through the Department of Computing Science are required to take CMPUT 603 .
    • Students taking this program through the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences may take CMPUT 603 .
  • Two additional ★3 approved graduate-level courses, to be 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

Residence Requirement


The minimum period of residence for the MSc with a specialization in Statistical Machine Learning 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.