The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a course-based (non-thesis) M.Sc., a thesis-based M.Sc., and a Ph.D. degree with specialization in the areas of Mathematics, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics. The course-based M.Sc. degree requires a minimum of 30 credit units of course work. The thesis-based M.Sc. degree requires a minimum of 15 credit units and a thesis. The Ph.D. degree requires 9 - 18 credit units beyond the M.Sc. level, depending on the academic background of the student, and a thesis.

Every half course (one term) is worth 3 credit units. Each 3 credit unit course has approximately 37 lecture hours. For the M.Sc. degree, the student is expected to obtain a cumulative average of 70% with no grade less than 60% in a graduate course. In an undergraduate course, the student must attain a grade of at least 70%. For the Ph.D. degree, students must obtain at least 70% in each course. Each student is encouraged to attend all Departmental colloquia and to participate in at least one of the Departmental seminar series based on their specialization.

At the start of each program, the student is assigned an Advisory Committee consisting of the Department Head or designate (usually the Graduate Chair) as chair, the student's supervisor and co-supervisor and at least one other member. The Advisory Committee guides the student's progress toward the degree and meets formally with the student at least once a year to review his/her progress. The Advisory Committee's report is used as a basis for an annual report prepared by the Graduate Chair for the College of Graduate Studies and Research on the student's progress. The student chooses his courses in consultation with his supervisor and his Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee can prescribe courses the student has to take in his program.

The Department submits to the College of Graduate Studies and Research a recommended program of studies on behalf of the student. This is done as soon as possible, but in any case it should be submitted within twelve months of the student's first registration in the program.

In the thesis-based M.Sc. and in the Ph.D. program the research for the thesis and the preparation of the thesis are supervised by the student's supervisor. The student must submit a thesis which demonstrates the student's ability to do independent study. The adequacy of the thesis is decided by an examining committee consisting of the Advisory Committee and an external examiner. The candidate must pass an oral examination on the work done for the thesis.

Core courses:

In all of the three programs, students have to take certain core courses. The department is committed to offering these core courses annually, or at least biannually, depending on demand.

Specialization in Mathematics: A student in this specialization has to take two of the following three courses:
Algebra I (Math 862.3)
Abstract Analysis (Math 871.3)
General Topology I (Math 881.3).

Specialization in Statistics: A student in this specialization has to take two of the following three courses:
Probability Theory (Stat 841.3)
Experimental Design & Analysis (Stat 843.6)
Statistical Inference (Stat 844.6)

(We are in the process of restructuring the six credit units Stat courses to three credit units courses.)

Specialization in Applied Mathematics:
Numerical Analysis (Math 818.3)
Models of Nonlinear Science (Math 818.3)
Non-linear Analysis (Math 835.3)
Differential and Riemannian Geometry I (Math 852.3)

 

Admission Qualifications:

Specialization in Mathematics: A four year honours level (or equivalent) undergraduate academic background in Mathematics. Applicants for admission who did not receive their degree in a country in which English is one of the official languages, must present evidence of proficiency in English. A minimum TOEFL score of either 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) or iBT minimum score 80 with a minimum score of 20 in each skill area. Minimum IELTS score of Band 6.5. For a listing of all acceptable English language tests go to URL http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/requirements/english.php

Specialization in Statistics: A four year honours level (or equivalent) undergraduate academic background in Mathematics/Statisatics. Applicants for admission who did not receive their degree in a country in which English is one of the official languages, must present evidence of proficiency in English. A minimum TOEFL score of either 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) or iBT minimum score 80 with a minimum score of 20 in each skill area. Minimum IELTS score of Band 6.5. For a listing of all acceptable English language tests go to URL http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/requirements/english.php

Specialization in Applied Mathematics: A four year honours level (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in Mathematics or a related area. Applicants for admission who did not receive their degree in a country in which English is one of the official languages, must present evidence of proficiency in English. A minimum TOEFL score of either 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) or iBT minimum score 80 with a minimum score of 20 in each skill area. Minimum IELTS score of Band 6.5. For a listing of all acceptable English language tests go to URL http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/propspective_students/requirements/english.php

Deadline for applications is January 15th of each year for consideration for the coming September.

• Application Package Request - for admission to the Dept of Mathematics & Statistics
• Course-Based (Non-Thesis) M.Sc. Program
• Thesis-Based M.Sc. Program
• Ph.D. Program
  • Ph.D Qualifying Examination and Comprehensive Examination
• Financial Support
• College of Graduate Studies and Research
• Information for International Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

updated: October 25 2006