MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCE
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 YEARS
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ENGLISH
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake Jul 01
- Minimum GPA 3.3
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 80 | USD 28,860 |
Program Description
Program Description
- MSc in Mathematical and Statistical Science at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis, and course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- This is a 1 or 2-year program where students will take a number of advanced graduate-level classes, and finish a project.
- The MSc degree requirements can be completed in one year if the student pursues the course-based route and students in the thesis program usually take slightly longer to complete the degree.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematical Physics
- Modeling, Data, and Predictions (MDP)
- Statistics and Biostatistics
- Statistical Machine Learning
- The minimum requirements for obtaining an MSc degree in a thesis-based program are the satisfactory completion of six single-term graduate courses and a thesis.
- For the course-based program, the minimum requirements are the satisfactory completion of eight single-term graduate courses and an approved project.
- The Department is one of the leading Canadian research departments in Mathematics and Statistics.
- It is an excellent place to pursue student's graduate studies in most areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics and Statistics programs.
- The UofA has a wide array of awards, scholarships, and prizes to assist in funding their graduate studies.
- The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta is engaged in a wide range of research, teaching, and outreach activities.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree such as BSc (Honors or Specialization) degree or the equivalent from a recognized university, with a strong background in applied or pure mathematics and/or statistics.
- For some specialization areas, other than BSc degrees, students must complete a degree in Physics or Computing Science, which will also be considered.
- A GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two-years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Reference Form/Letter: Three reference forms and letters of recommendation completed and uploaded by referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) directly to the online portal.
- Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
