Master of Pure & Applied Science in Mathematics and Statistics
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Acadia University's Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics is a 2-year research-oriented program that deepens mathematical knowledge, develops research and analytical skills, and prepares students for careers in industry, government, or academia. The program offers a co-op option for industry experience and benefits from close faculty supervision, research opportunities, and partnerships with research centers. Students can choose electives tailored to their research interests.
Program Outline
Acadia University - Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics - Program Analysis
Degree Overview:
- The program is a 2-year, full-time research-oriented program.
- The objectives are to deepen your mathematical knowledge, develop your research and analytical skills, and prepare you to pursue professional opportunities in industry, government, or academia.
- The program allows you to gain experience working and researching in industry through their award-winning co-operative education option.
Outline:
- Year One:
- MATH 5960 Thesis
- MATH 5810 Research Seminar
- MATH 5xx3 Elective (choose 2)
- Year Two:
- MATH 5960 Thesis
- MATH 5810 Research Seminar
- MATH 5xx3 Elective (choose 2)
- Courses take place in-person at Acadia University.
- Students are encouraged to choose electives in areas related to their research interests.
Teaching:
- The program benefits from the small school advantage, with close contact with the supervisor and a program tailored to individual interests.
- Students are also involved in a wide range of research conducted by faculty at Acadia.
- The program is associated with the Acadia Centre for Mathematical Modeling and Computation (ACENet) and Compute Canada, which provide expertise and resources for applying computational resources to mathematical problems.
- The Statistical Consulting Centre offers opportunities to support local projects and to consult on other research projects at the institution.
Other:
- The program is open to students with an Honours degree or equivalent in a related field.
- Students may be required to take additional undergraduate courses to meet program prerequisites.
- For more detailed information about the program, please refer to the Acadia University website or contact the program coordinator.
Conclusion
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Entry Requirements:
For All Applicants:
- Honours degree, or four-year bachelor's degree, from an approved university.
- Minimum B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.
For Students from Canada:
- Some departments/schools may have additional admission requirements.
- Please read the requirements on this page, or consult the University Academic Calendar.
For International Students:
- Please refer to the information provided on the Acadia University website for your specific country. Be sure to check the minimum GPA requirement for your country as it may vary.
Additional Information:
- If you have a major in a field other than that of your graduate program, you will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses to make up the equivalent of an Acadia undergraduate major.
- Special consideration may be given if you wish to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.
- If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Graduate Studies Officer by emailing gradadmissions@acadiau.ca.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For International Students:
- International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting official scores from one of the following tests:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum score of 88
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.5
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) - minimum score of 70
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) - minimum score of 61
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) - minimum score of 85
For Students from Quebec:
- Applicants from Quebec CEGEP programs must have a minimum overall grade of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B in the English Language Proficiency test.
For Students from Other Canadian Provinces:
- Applicants from other Canadian provinces must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B in the English Language Proficiency test.
For Students with a Previous Degree from an English-speaking Institution:
- Students who have completed a degree from an English-speaking institution may be exempt from the English language proficiency requirement.
For Students with a Graduate Diploma from Acadia University:
- Students who have completed a graduate diploma from Acadia University may be exempt from the English language proficiency requirement.
Additional Information:
- The English language proficiency requirement may be waived for students who have completed a degree from an English-speaking institution or who have a graduate diploma from Acadia University.
- Students who are not exempt from the English language proficiency requirement must submit official scores from one of the approved tests.
- The English language proficiency requirement is in addition to the other admission requirements.