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This program enables you to conduct mathematics research across applied, discrete, or pure mathematics disciplines. Your learning will be enhanced through coursework and frequent seminars, culminating in a thesis that contributes to mathematical knowledge. You'll demonstrate your mathematical expertise by defending this final work in an oral examination.
Program Outcomes
Students earning an MSc in Mathematics will gain the ability to:
pursue doctoral studies in mathematics, fulfill the global demand for professionals with analytical and critical thinking abilities
utilize problem-solving techniques across diverse contexts, contribute to creating predictive models for fields like climate science and epidemiology
employ mathematical skills to assess risk and interpret data for insurance firms, forecast product/service demand as market analysts, or teach mathematics at secondary and some post-secondary institutions
Gain a competitive career advantage
Mathematics and statistics play fundamental roles across all scientific and social science disciplines. In today's data-driven world, mathematicians uncover hidden patterns and relationships that others might miss.
Increasing numbers of students are attracted to our discipline, whether for its inherent elegance or to complement studies in other fields. Regardless of motivation, UVic's Mathematics and Statistics programs provide both undergraduate and graduate students with valuable career advantages. For those considering this path, Mathematician was ranked the top profession in 2014, with Statistician close behind in third place.