Mathematics and Statistics PhD
Admission Requirements
- MSc degree, with high standing in Mathematics, Statistics, or an allied discipline from a recognized university.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Additional Admission Requirements
Candidates are selected on the basis of their past academic record, letters of recommendation and the relevance of the proposed area of research to the areas of specialization of the Department.
Fast-tracking. Exceptional candidates who have successfully completed one-year's study at the Master's level may, upon approval by the Graduate Studies Committee, be exempted from the required completion of the Master's degree and admitted directly into the PhD program.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Mathematics and Statistics Courses page for course descriptions.
Mathematics and Statistics PhD (90 credits)
12 | credits of Comprehensive Examinations:
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18 | credits chosen from the Mathematics and Statistics PhD Electives and Seminars The selection of the courses and seminars must be approved by the Graduate Program Director in consultation with the student’s supervisor. |
60 | credits:
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Mathematics and Statistics PhD Electives and Seminars
Additional Degree Requirements
Average Time to Completion. Normally a student completes all requirements for the degree, except for the thesis, within two years of entering the program. The normal period for completion of the program, for a student already holding the equivalent of an MA/MSc degree, is three to four years.
Academic Regulations
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
- Residence. The minimum period of residence is two years of full-time graduate study, beyond the MA/MSc, or the equivalent in part-time study. (A minimum of one year of full-time study is normally expected).
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations page for further details regarding the Time Limits.
- Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.