About the course

The Master of Science in Mathematics program consists of course work plus a Major Research Paper (MRP) or Thesis. The MRP route is a one-year (3 term) full-time program. The Thesis route is available as a two-year (6 term) full-time program, or a four-year (12 term) flex-time program. Our program trains students for future work in research, industry, business, or government, and provides a strong background in foundational areas of mathematics. Our faculty members are experts in topology, analysis, combinatorics and graph theory, industrial and applied mathematics, with research in scheduling, computational problems, numerical mathematics, and optimization. Many faculty work on inter- and multi-disciplinary research in geography, the physical and health sciences, business, and management, to name only a few. Graduate students therefore also have an opportunity to perform research on the interface of mathematics and other disciplines.​​​​​​

　　The thesis route requires students to become more deeply proficient in an area of mathematics than is standard in an MRP. A thesis is generally (depending on the topic) longer and more detailed than an MRP. Because of its more advanced nature, a thesis requires more time to complete than an MRP. Additionally, a thesis generally (but not always) contains multi- and inter-disciplinary aspects, and will usually involve research into advanced areas of mathematics and computational science. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	North Bay
Spring (May), 2024	North Bay
Fall (September), 2024	North Bay
Winter (January), 2025	North Bay
Spring (May), 2025	North Bay
Summer (June), 2025	North Bay
Fall (September), 2025	North Bay
Winter (January), 2026	North Bay
Spring (May), 2026	North Bay
Summer (June), 2026	North Bay

　　

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Entry requirements for Nipissing University

Applicants must hold an Honours BA or BSc normally in Mathematics or in a combined honours program with a Mathematics major and at least a 75% average on the last ten full (20 semester) courses completed at the time of application, or equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission.

　　TOEFL iBT, with a minimum overall score of 93, and a minimum score of 20 in reading and listening and a minimum score of 22 in speaking and writing,

　　IELTS, with an overall score of no less than 6.5 and a minimum of 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking and a minimum score of 6.0 in writing,

　　The normal minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent as recognized by Nipissing University in an appropriate discipline, with a minimum B standing. For master?s degrees with a Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP), where appropriate to the program for which the candidate applies, preference will be given to applicants with an honours degree with an independent research component (such as an honours Thesis or research paper).

　　All applicants are required to provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies. At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone who is personally related to the applicant.

　　All applicants are required to either write a statement of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master?s degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.

　　Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 93.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nipissing University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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