The MSc with a specialization in Mathematics may be taken as a thesis-based program or a course-based program.
Thesis-based MSc:
Students are required to complete a minimum of ?20 in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, and a thesis.
Coursework (?18):
Six ?3 approved graduate-level courses in Mathematics, chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
Coursework must include courses from at least two different areas of focus.
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
Course-based MSc:
Students are required to complete a minimum of ?30 in graduate-level coursework, including a ?6 capping project.
Coursework (?24):
Eight ?3 approved graduate-level courses in Mathematics, chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Coursework must include courses from at least two different areas of focus
All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies).
Additional coursework may be required.
Capping project (?6):
MATH 900 A/B
Length of Program:
The MSc programs are designed to be completed 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.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
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September 2025
University of Alberta
North Campus,
116 Street and 85 Avenue,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T6G 2R3, Canada
For the MSc, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics and/or statistics, with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
English Language Requirement:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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