This interdisciplinary thesis-based option offers fresh perspectives for students pursuing an M.A. or M.Sc., bringing together scholars from across economics, computer science, math, and psychology to exchange ideas and share knowledge.
Collaborate on individualized, interdisciplinary research with faculty members in a wide range of disciplines, including Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, Philosophy, or Psychology. This demanding research program builds a solid foundation of modelling skills that will prepare graduates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. program in the discipline of their choice. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 77 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Eligibility Requirements
- Honours bachelor degree (a four-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree) in a traditional discipline
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
- A university course in differential and integral calculus, and one in probability and statistics or equivalent
- Some familiarity with linear algebra, and capabilities in programming at an elementary level in at least one computational language
- A course in either differential equations or advanced statistics is required, depending on whether the student’s area of research will be mathematics or statistics based
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| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:
- Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
- 2 letters of reference: Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
- Plan of Study/Personal Statement: 1-2 pages outlining your objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests, relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included
- Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate)
- Supervisor (thesis-stream only): A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement for this program. Please list your supervisor on your OUAC application and discuss this in your plan of study. Please visit the program's Faculty and Research page for a listing of faculty and areas of research. Applicants are responsible for reaching out to a faculty member
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.