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Overview
Mathematics & Statistics is the science which studies patterns underlying such diverse phenomena as the shape of a flower, the form of a molecule or the structure of galaxies. Mathematics helps us to discover subtle and unexpected features, as well as explain and predict properties of the phenomena, for which prove useful throughout the sciences. Statistics studies patterns which arise in data, and is used to distinguish regularities from chance effects. The Level I program introduces students to the foundational tools and ideas of mathematics leading into our degree programs. With careful selection of elective courses, it also provides excellent preparation for programs in Biology and Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics and Level II programs in the many other areas of science.
Why Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster?
- The study of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster emphasizes a student-centered approach to teaching by offering a curriculum that is rich with opportunities for cooperative education, experiential learning, and undergraduate research. Students who take courses in mathematics and statistics enjoy the following aspects of our curriculum:
- Broad-based, interdisciplinary courses
- Lectures by world’s recognized leaders in research and teaching
- Program flexibility (a minor in any area can be declared with
math degree) - Courses in actuarial mathematics
- Courses in applied mathematics and statistics including training in industry-recognized software
- A dynamic undergraduate Math & Stats Society
- Opportunities for paid undergraduate summer research with faculty members
- Paid and volunteer teaching opportunities through our Math Help Centre and Outreach program
Students also have the opportunity to conduct independent research under the supervision of a faculty member in their final year as part of an Honours thesis.
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Admission Details
OUAC Program Code: MZ
Annual Enrollment: 65 Students
Admission Average & Requirements
Web Links
Spotlight on the Faculty of Science
Homepage:www.science.mcmaster.caProgram Brochure
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1st Year Courses
Total: 30 Unit
Required: 15 units
- Math 1B03, 1C03, 1X03, 1XX3
- 1 course in the Faculty of Science OR Computer Science 1FC3, 1MA3, 1MD3.
Electives: 15 units
Note: The unit value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units). Students are also responsible to ensure that the necessary prerequisites needed to proceed to Level I are completed in a timely manner.
Facilities
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is housed in the James Stewart Centre for Mathematics in Hamilton Hall. A recent renovation of this historic building has resulted in an award winning design which retains the classic exterior with a completely modernized and vertically integrated interior that has been tailored to facilitate dynamic interactions amongst undergraduate students, graduate students, post doctoral fellows and faculty. The Math Café and Math Help Centre provide a social and intellectual centre. Numerous blackboards line the walls of the generous hallways which are set up with study tables to encourage undergraduates to work together and allow them unprecedented access to Facilities professors both during and outside of office hours. James Stewart Centre for Mathematics featuring an integrated teaching, research and outreach centre.
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Beyond 1st Year
Students from any Level I Science program can, through careful Level I course selection, pursue any Level II program noted below.
Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B.Sc.) Programs
- Honours Biochemistry
- Biotechnology Specialization
- Biomedical Sciences Specialization
- Honours Biology
- Physiology Specialization
- Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Honours Biology & Environmental Sciences
- Honours Biology & Mathematics
- Honours Biology & Pharmacology (begins in Level III)
- Honours Biology & Psychology
- Honours Chemical Biology
- Honours Chemistry
- Honours Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Honours Environmental Sciences
- Honours Geography & Environmental Sciences
- Honours Life Sciences
- Honours Mathematics & Computer Science
- Honours Mathematics & Physics
- Honours Mathematics & Statistics
- Mathematics Specialization
- Statistics Specialization
- Honours Medical Physics
- Honours Physics
- Astrophysics Specialization
- Biophysics Specialization
- Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
- Music Cognition Specialization
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Programs
- Environmental Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Science
- Physical Sciences
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Careers or Options Beyond This Program
Employers increasingly appreciate that mathematical training produces graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills that are extremely useful and immediately transferable to a wide variety of fields. In addition, with a strategic choice of electives, graduates of the Honours Mathematics & Statistics program are well prepared for entry into medical school, teacher’s college, law school and other professional programs including Actuarial Science and Master’s of Financial Mathematics. Our graduates have found careers in:
- actuarial science
- banking
- commerce
- data mining
- finance
- forecasting
- image processing
- insurance
- medical science
- medicine
- teaching…and much more!
Co-op/Internship
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers two co-op programs
with specialization in Mathematics or Statistics beginning in Level II. These
are five-year programs that include two 8-month work terms. Employment
rates in these programs have been consistently at 100%, with students
spending work terms in a variety of sectors including:- bioinformatic
- experimental design and data analysis
- imaging
- information technology
- mathematical finance
Schedule
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Profiles & Alumni
Unavailable at this time.
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Program Statistics
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