Why Mathematics and Statistics @ Memorial?

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is the home of over 30 faculty members and 80 graduate students. Amongst our faculty are 5 University Research Professors (the highest university rank) and a Canada Research Chair. Multiple members of our department have been recipients of Presidential awards for Research and Teaching. These levels of excellence have also been recognized globally, when we were ranked #267 (worldwide) in Mathematics in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report University Rankings.

Among the research areas studied by our faculty and graduate students are: Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation, Analysis, Design Theory, Graph Theory, Topology, Applied Statistics, Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Mathematical Models and Modeling / Numerical Optimization, Algebra, Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Statistics, and Fluid Mechanics.

Description of programs

• MAS -The Master of Applied Statistics is a highly structured program incorporating both courses and an applied statistics project. A full-time student normally requires one year to complete the degree requirements. This program accepts new students only in the Fall semester.
  
  
• MSc – The Master of Science is available in Mathematics or Statistics. This program accepts new students only in the Fall semester.
• The Mathematics program has two options. The research-based program consists of graduate courses and a thesis. A full-time student is expected to complete the degree requirements in two years. The course-based program is an intensive three semester (one-year) program based on graduate courses and a project.
• The Statistics program consists of graduate courses and a thesis. Full-time students should complete the degree requirements within two years.
  
  
• PhD – The PhD programs in Mathematics and in Statistics consist of graduate courses, a two-part comprehensive examination, and a thesis embodying the results of original research of a high calibre. Students are expected to complete the PhD degree requirements in three to four years. Upon completion of the thesis, a final oral examination and defence of thesis must take place.

Contact a faculty supervisor

Graduate applicants interested in research-based programs are strongly encouraged to connect with a faculty supervisor at the time of application. Visit the Department of Mathematics and Statistics website for areas for a list of faculty members, their research interests, and contact information. You may also use the Yaffle search application to find a supervisor you may wish to work with.

The School of Graduate Studies offers advice on how to search for and contact potential supervisors. Need more help? Try attending one of our webinars and information sessions for prospective graduate students.

Minimum admission requirements

• MAS – Bachelor's degree (minimum second class honours) in Statistics or equivalent with courses in the following areas: statistical inference, experimental design, regression, computational statistics, and survey sampling 

• MSc – Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study

• PhD – Master’s degree in an appropriate area of study

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