Our Programs
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science offers four types of degree programs at the graduate level:
Research based programs
Masters of Mathematics (MMath) in: Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Statistics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in: Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Statistics
Professional programs
Master of Actuarial Science (MActSc)
Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF)
| Program | Type | Options | Length | Number of courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Mathematics (MMath) | Research |
Research Paper (default stream) |
3 terms (12 months) |
7 |
| Thesis | 4 terms (16 months) | 4 | ||
| Master of Actuarial Science (MActSc) | Professional |
3 terms (12 months) |
15 |
|
| Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) | Professional |
Research Paper (default stream) |
4 terms (16 months) |
9 |
| Thesis | 4 terms (16 months) | 4 | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy | Research | Admitted with a Master’s degree |
12 terms (4 years) |
6 |
| Admitted without a Master’s degree | 15 terms (5 years) | 9 |