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The Department provides stimulating and rigorous programs for both MMath and PhD degrees. Students can choose from a diverse selection of courses spanning all areas of pure mathematics, with the option to enroll in relevant courses from other university departments. Each graduate student receives personalized supervision to develop a research paper or thesis for their master's degree, while PhD candidates receive guidance in conducting original research. Comprehensive financial assistance is available through teaching and research assistantships, along with internal scholarships and awards. Waterloo offers an affordable cost of living, and every program is customized to match each student's goals and aspirations. Our alumni frequently pursue careers as university mathematics professors, while others use their advanced mathematical training as a springboard for applied fields. Graduates also find success in the tech sector, secondary or post-secondary education, and various business sectors, especially finance. Pure Mathematics graduates enjoy abundant opportunities for intellectually fulfilling careers.
Logic emerged as an independent discipline in the late 19th century, initially serving primarily as a tool for examining mathematical foundations. In modern times, mathematical logic has flourished as a vital branch of mathematics, pursuing its own research objectives while maintaining strong connections with algebra, analysis, geometry, and number theory.