Master of Science (MSc) Course-based in Mathematics and Statistics
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In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Science requires students to complete:
All students must complete 25.5 units of coursework at the graduate level. Coursework must include:
a) For all specializations: completion of the seminar course (1.5 units) relevant to the specialization in the first year of the program. In addition:
b) For the Mathematics specialization: 6 units from List A.
c) For the Statistics specialization: at least 9 units from List C.
d) For the Actuarial Science specialization: 6 units from List C and 6 units from List D.
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e) For the Mathematical Finance specialization: 6 units from list E, 6 units from List F and 6 units from List G (or 6 units from List E, 9 units from List F, and 3 units from List G).
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f) For the Biostatistics specialization: Biostatistics 601, Biostatistics 610, minimum of 9 units from List C, and maximum of 9 units of electives in Biostatistics or Statistics (which may include courses from List C).
Advanced Credit
The applicant must make Advanced Credit requests as part of the admission process. Credit will not be given for course work taken as a requirement of another completed degree/diploma. The determination for advanced credit will be made prior to entry into the program.
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)
Students admitted to the MTST programs of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, will not be allowed to request the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their graduation requirements.
Students may choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.
The use of the CG grade will not affect students' eligibility for internal awards.
Credit for Undergraduate Courses
Graduate-level credit may be given for courses taken below the 600-level. At least one half of a graduate student’s course work must be at the 600 level or higher and only where appropriate to a student’s program may credit be given for courses numbered 500–599.
Time Limit
The expected completion time for full-time master’s students is two years. The maximum completion time allowed for a course-based master’s program is six years.
Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. For information on awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this Calendar. Successful applicants may be offered departmental teaching assistantships and/or research stipends in their offer letter.