The Master of Science in Mathematics program consists of coursework plus a Major Research Paper (MRP) or Thesis. 

The MRP route is a one-year (3-term) full-time program. 

The Thesis route is available as a two-year (6-term) full-time program or a four-year (12-term) flex-time program. 

This program trains students for future work in research, industry, business, or government and provides a strong background in foundational areas of mathematics. 

Nipissing University's faculty members are experts in topology, analysis, combinatorics and graph theory, industrial and applied mathematics, researching scheduling, computational problems, numerical mathematics, and optimisation. 

Many faculty work on inter-and multi-disciplinary research in geography, the physical and health sciences, business, and management, to name only a few. 

Graduate students, therefore, also have an opportunity to perform research on the interface of mathematics and other disciplines.​​​​​​

Thesis Route:

The thesis route requires students to become more deeply proficient in an area of mathematics than is standard in an MRP. 

A thesis is generally (depending on the topic) longer and more detailed than an MRP. 

Because of its more advanced nature, a thesis requires more time to complete than an MRP. 

Additionally, a thesis generally (but not always) contains multi- and inter-disciplinary aspects and will usually involve research into advanced areas of mathematics and computational science.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Two Letters of recommendation
• Letters Of Reference
• Statement of research interests
   

Note: Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.

• Applicants must hold an Honours BA or BSc, typically in Mathematics or in a combined honours program with a Mathematics major and at least a 75% average on the last ten full (20 semesters) courses completed at the time of application, or equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission.
• All applicants must provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies.
• At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone personally related to the applicant.
• All applicants must either write a statement of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master’s degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.
• Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.