MA Mathematics at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The MA in Mathematics is a thesis-based master's program offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students work under a supervisory committee and defend a 6-unit thesis in a final oral examination. The department participates in graduate co-operative education.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: One to two years (generally two years) | Intake: September or January | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Students complete MATH 585 Seminar (1.5 units), a 6-unit Master's Thesis (MATH 599), 4.5 units of MATH or STAT courses at the 500 level and 3.0 units of MATH or STAT courses at the 400 level or above.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Mathematics and Statistics graduate programs (master's): normally a bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Statistics. An applicant without the necessary background may be considered for a pre-entry upgrading or enhanced program. Applicants whose first language is not English need a TOEFL of at least 575 (paper-based) or an overall iBT score of 90 with Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing each at least 20. International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit GRE General Test and GRE Mathematics Subject Test scores. Application deadlines: September entry May 31, January entry September 30 (January 31 and May 31 respectively to be considered for funding).

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Many graduate programs have three entry points: September, January and May; entry points and deadlines are listed on each program overview page.

The application fee is $145.25 if all documents originate within Canada and $187.00 if any originate outside Canada, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/

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