Master Of Science - Mathematical And Computational Sciences - Supervisor Required

Academic Requirements

The Master of Science in Mathematical and Computational Sciences at UPEI has specific academic requirements for admission. To be considered for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The minimum requirement for admission is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent; or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, or equivalent, normally of four years’ duration, in an honours or majors program or equivalent from a recognized university or college.
• Applicants must have achieved an average of at least second-class (“B,” i.e., 70% to 79.9%) standing in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years.
• Securing a supervisor prior to applying to this program is an admission requirement.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to ensure that your academic credentials are recognized and equivalent to the Canadian standards. It is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. Students lacking an Honours degree or background in one or more areas may, at the discretion of the Supervisory Committee, be required to take the appropriate undergraduate level course(s), in addition to the required courses.

In terms of course prerequisites, a minimum of four substantive graduate-level courses are required, including MCS 8920, and only one of the required courses may be cross-level listed with an undergraduate course. All graduate students must receive non-credit WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training in their first year.

Language Requirements

The University of Prince Edward Island requires all academically admissible applicants to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to undertaking studies. This can be achieved through one of the following approved English language examinations:

• IELTS (Academic):
  • 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5
• TOEFL Paper-based test:
  • 600 TWE 6
• TOEFL Internet-based test:
  • 5, no band lower than 4.5
• CAEL (including CAEL Online):
  • 70
• PTE:
  • 66
• Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
  • 185 in writing and no skill lower than 176
• GTECCBT:
  • >1250
• CELBAN for Nursing only:
  • Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 7; Speaking 7
• Duolingo:
  • Overall score: 120, Minimum subscores: Literacy 115, Comprehension 115, Conversation 115, Production 115
• Oxford Digital ELLT:
  • Overall 8 with no individual component below 7

Any exam should have been written within the last two years. If not written in the last two years, students should make arrangements to take the test at least three months before the semester opening date.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.