Actuarial Science - Master of Math (MMath)

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Join a vibrant research environment and deepen your knowledge in one of our four areas of study with the Master of Mathematics in Actuarial Science.

A research-based program, you'll be best suited to this program if you have a background in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics or other quantitative fields.

The program focuses on research areas including actuarial science practice, actuarial science theory, finance and probability.

With the flexibility to pursue a research paper or thesis option, you’ll have top-notch qualifications to conduct further research at the PhD level or pursue a career in business, industry, government agencies, research organizations, or academia. Our graduates are in demand and enjoy high degrees of job satisfaction.

Research fields

  • Actuarial Science Practice
  • Actuarial Science Theory
  • Finance
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Program overview

Department/School: Statistics and Actuarial Science
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 16 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper

Application deadlines

  • January 6Ìý(for admission in September)

Key contacts

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Vega Kapoor

That ‘À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’ word has always stuck in my mind. The Faculty of Mathematics is considered to be number-one in the world, and I wanted to learn from the best.

Vega Kapoor, Actuarial Science, MMath

Supervisors

  • Review theÌýfinding a supervisor resources.
  • Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors.

Admission requirements

  • A four-year honours bachelor degree with a significant actuarial science and/or statistics component.Ìý
    • Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student’s background for success in this program.
  • An overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent).
  • An interview may be required.

Degree requirements

  • Review theÌýdegree requirementsÌýin the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check out to see recent submissions from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science graduate students.

Application materials

  • Resume
  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review theÌýapplication documents web pageÌýfor more information about this requirement.
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review theÌýwriting your personal statement resourcesÌýfor helpful tips and tricks on completion.
  • Transcript(s)
  • References
  • Proof ofÌýEnglish language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

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