University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Math and Statistics (MSc Course)

University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Actuarial Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Financial Mathematics
Course Based:Yes
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,443

Cost shown is for the first year of studies.

Careers:Data EngineerMathematicians, Statisticians and ActuariesActuaries

Description:

This course-based degree allows students to build on their undergraduate training to develop advanced skills under the guidance of award-winning, research-active faculty. You may study pure mathematics such as combinatorics, discrete mathematics, geometry, logic, number theory and cryptography, analysis, mathematical physics, probability and statistics. Or you may study applied mathematics and statistics, including industrial mathematics and operations research, with potential overlap with biology and medicine, medical imaging, oil and gas, software application development, finance and geoscience; biomedical and industrial statistics, actuarial science, environmental risk and big data analysis. Students have access to events hosted by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 560] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in the subject of the specialization to which the application is made, or a closely related area. Applicants must also have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 27, 2022