For the specializations in Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics (course-based) and Actuarial Science, course requirements are taken from the following lists of courses:
Seminar Courses: Actuarial Science 600, Biostatistics 600, Mathematics 600, Statistics 600
List A: Mathematics 601, 603, 605, 607
List B: Mathematics 617, 621, 625, 627, 631, 641, 661, 681, 685, Statistics 701
List C: Statistics 631, 633, 635, 641, 701, 721
List D: Actuarial Science 611, 617, 619, 627, 637, 639, Finance 667
For the specialization in Mathematical Finance, course requirements are taken from the following lists of courses:
Seminar Course: Mathematics 600
List E: Mathematics 681, Mathematics 683
List F: Mathematics 685; Mathematics 605, Mathematics 601, Statistics 701, Statistics 721.
List G: Mathematics 691.01, Mathematics 691.03, Mathematics 691.05, Mathematics 693.01, Mathematics 693.03, Mathematics 693.05, Finance 613*, Finance 631*, Finance 667*, Finance 668*.
*Differential fees will apply for these courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business. See Graduate Program-Specific Fees in the University Calendar.
For details about course requirements for the MSc (thesis-based) and PhD with specialization in Biostatistics, see Interdisciplinary Specializations.
Master of Science (thesis-based)
All students must complete course work to the equivalent of an honours bachelor's degree plus at least 16.5 units at the graduate level. Course work must include:
a) For all specializations: completion of the seminar course (1.5 units) relevant to the specialization, in the first year of the program. In addition:
b) For the Mathematics specialization: 6 units from List A.
c) For the Statistics specialization: at least 9 units from List C, 6 units of which must be Statistics 701 and 721.
d) For the Actuarial Science specialization: 6 units from List C and 6 units from List D.
e) For the Mathematical Finance specialization: 6 units from List E, 3 units from List F, and 3 units from List G.
Master of Science (course-based)
All students must complete 25.5 units of course work at the graduate level. Course work must include:
a) For all specializations: completion of the seminar course (1.5 units) relevant to the specialization in the first year of the program. In addition:
b) For the Mathematics specialization: 6 units from List A.
c) For the Statistics specialization: at least 9 units from List C.
d) For the Actuarial Science specialization: 6 units from List C and 6 units from List D.
e) For the Mathematical Finance specialization: 6 units from list E, 6 units from List F and 6 units from List G (or 6 units from List E, 9 units from List F, and 3 units from List G).
f) For the Biostatistics specialization: Biostatistics 601, Biostatistics 610, minimum of 9 units from List C, and maximum of 9 units of electives in Biostatistics or Statistics (which may include courses from List C).
Doctor of Philosophy
Course requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy beyond those for a master's degree are determined on an individual basis, but the following rules apply: doctoral students must complete 25.5 units of graduate-level course work in their total graduate program (MSc and PhD). PhD course work must include:
a) For all specializations: completion of the seminar course (1.5 units) relevant to the specialization, in the first or second year of the program. In addition:
b) For the Mathematics specialization: at least 15 units taken in the doctoral program at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½. 6 of these units must come from List A and 3 units from List A or List B.
c) For the Statistics specialization: at least 9 units from List C, 6 units of which must be Statistics 701 and 721.
d) For the Actuarial Science specialization: Statistics 721 and at least 3 more units from List C and 6 more units from List D.
e) For the Mathematical Finance specialization: Mathematics 681, Mathematics 683, at least 3 additional units from List F, and at least 6 additional units from List F or List G.
Preliminary Examinations
Doctoral students must pass written Preliminary Examinations during first year but no later than 18 months from the beginning of their doctoral programs and before the oral Field of Study examination.
- Mathematics PhD students must pass Preliminary Examinations based on material for three courses, two of which must come from List A and the third from List A or List B. Preliminary examinations will be offered during the final examination period in those semesters during which the corresponding courses are offered.Â
- Statistics PhD students must pass two Preliminary Examinations, one in probability based on Statistics 701 and the other in statistics based on Statistics 721. These examinations are usually offered in May and/or in December.
- Actuarial Science PhD students must pass two Preliminary Examinations based on material for two courses from List C or D.
- Biostatistics PhD students must pass two Preliminary Examinations in Statistics based on material for two courses from List C.
- Mathematical Finance PhD students must pass two Preliminary Examinations on material for two 600 or 700-level courses from List E or List F.
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)
Students admitted to the MTST programs of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, will not be allowed to request the
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their graduation requirements.
Students may choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.
The use of the CG grade will not affect students' eligibility for internal awards.