MSc in Mathematics (Thesis Route) in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University

The Master of Science in Mathematics program offers coursework combined with either a Major Research Paper (MRP) or Thesis option. The MRP track is designed as a one-year (3-term) full-time commitment, while the Thesis option can be pursued as a two-year (6-term) full-time or four-year (12-term) flexible program. This curriculum prepares graduates for careers in research, industry, business, or government sectors, establishing a solid foundation across core mathematical disciplines. Our distinguished faculty specialize in diverse fields including topology, mathematical analysis, combinatorics, graph theory, industrial mathematics, and applied mathematics, with active research projects in scheduling, computational challenges, numerical methods, and optimization. Numerous faculty members collaborate on interdisciplinary initiatives spanning geography, physical sciences, health sciences, business administration, and management. This environment enables graduate students to explore research opportunities at the intersection of mathematics and other academic fields.

The Thesis pathway demands greater mastery of mathematical concepts compared to the MRP option. Typically (subject to topic), a thesis presents more comprehensive and in-depth treatment than an MRP. Given its advanced requirements, thesis completion naturally requires additional time investment. Furthermore, theses often (though not exclusively) incorporate multidisciplinary elements, frequently involving investigations into sophisticated mathematical theories and computational science applications.