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Master of Science with a specialization in Mathematical Physics (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)

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What will I learn?

The MSc with a specialization in Mathematical Physics may be taken as a thesis-based program or a course-based program.

Thesis-based MSc:

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?20 in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, and a thesis.

Coursework (?18):

  • Six ?3 approved graduate-level courses in Mathematics or Statistics, chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
  • Approved courses in the Department of Physics may be taken to satisfy program requirements, in consultation with the supervisor.
  • All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies).
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Graduate Colloquium (?2):

Students must complete two terms of MATH 601 and give a presentation in the Graduate Colloquium.

Thesis:

Registration in 900-level THES

Course-based MSc:

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?30 in graduate-level coursework, including a ?6 capping project.

Coursework (?24):

  • Eight ?3 approved graduate-level courses in Mathematics or Statistics, chosen in consultation with the advisor.
  • Approved courses in the Department of Physics may be taken to satisfy program requirements, in consultation with the advisor.
  • All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies).
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Capping project (?6):

MATH 900 A/B

Length of Program:

The MSc programs are designed to be completed in 20-24 months.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,377) per year
Standard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - CAN $9,507.93 (Annual fee)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

For the MSc, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics and/or statistics, with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

English Language Requirement:

  • a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 22 in each individual skill area, or equivalent;
  • a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 on each band;
  • a minimum PTE overall score of 68 with a minimum of 60 in each category

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