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Data Science - Master of Math (MMath) at University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo, Canada

Programme overview

Pursue a high-demand career in data science through the Master of Mathematics (MMath) in Data Science, an interdisciplinary research-based thesis program. Learn to integrate knowledge from computer science, statistics, and optimization to develop expertise in the field of data science that is highly sought after across all industries. You will learn not only how to apply certain methods, but when and why they are appropriate.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics  |  Department: Data Science  |  Duration: 24 months (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: December 15 (for admission in September of the following year)  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

Pursue a high-demand career in data science through the Master of Mathematics (MMath) in Data Science, an interdisciplinary research-based thesis program. Learn to integrate knowledge from computer science, statistics, and optimization to develop expertise in the field of data science that is highly sought after across all industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field, with a minimum overall average of 78%. Experience at the senior level in at least one of computer science or statistics.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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