Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Mathematics in Statistics program at the University of Waterloo is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in statistics. The program focuses on collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical methods and techniques.

Research Fields

The program offers research opportunities in the following areas:

• Computational Statistics
• Finance
• Industrial Statistics
• Probability
• Statistical Theory and Methods

Program Details

• Department/School: Statistics and Actuarial Science
• Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Master's, Research
• Length of program: 16 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A four-year honours bachelor degree with a significant statistics and/or actuarial science component. Graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply.
• An overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent).
• An interview may be required.

Degree Requirements

Students can review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that can be anticipated as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

The following materials are required for application:

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining interest in and fit for the program.
• Program-specific questions (PSQ): Questions specific to the program, completed through a form in the online application.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references, normally from academic sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and incidental fees per term can be found on the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website. Students can also review living costs and housing, as well as funding graduate school resources for graduate students.