The Master of Science in Mathematics is designed to provide advanced training in mathematical sciences. Students of the programme are expected to acquire advanced knowledge in modern mathematics, including pure and applied mathematics, and in other interdisciplinary areas. This programme lays a solid foundation in mathematics for students to meet the growing demands by industry and to pursue advanced studies such as PhD in Mathematics.
Science
Mathematics
ASKMATH-cwk@nus.edu.sg
National University of Singapore Level 4, Block S17 10 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119076- The history of the Department went as far back as 1929, when Raffles College first opened its doors. The then science faculty offered courses in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, with a population of ten students and three faculty members including one in mathematics. The first Head of the Department of Mathematics (from 1931 to 1959) was Professor Alexander Oppenheim, who was a student of G. H. Hardy but received his PhD from the University of Chicago, and also of the Oppenheim Conjecture fame. From 1929, major developments followed in the educational system of Singapore, leading eventually to the establishment of the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the merger of the University of Singapore and Nanyang University in 1980. During this period, the Department expanded its undergraduate and research programmes, but both remained relatively small.
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With the formation of NUS, the Department entered a new era. As a result of the merger, the Department acquired a staff strength of about 35. New campus in Kent Ridge, transfer of faculties and departments were completed in 1986. Since then, the Department has experienced extraordinary growth, in the breadth and scale of its undergraduate programmes, in the depth and vibrancy of its postgraduate programmes, and in the steadily increasing research capacity and reputation of its faculty.
No scholarships provided for the programme
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 1 Year | 2 Years |
| Part Time | 2 Years | 4 Years |
Bachelor’s degree holders who seek to broaden and deepen their understanding of the background and implications of the use of quantitative methods and possibly pursue advanced studies in Mathematics.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | An Honours degree in mathematics or an equivalent qualification, or an Honours degree in a discipline with strong training in mathematics at university level. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
- Applicants should browse the User Guide before applying
- Foreign applicants are not allowed to study part-time in Singapore unless they have a valid employment pass to work in Singapore.
- Interested applicants should sit for the required tests early, bearing in mind that the test result has to be uploaded at the point of programme registration.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS LIST
- Singapore NRIC (for Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents)
- Employment Pass (if applicable)
- Passport information page (for International applicants)
- University transcript
- Degree certificate/ a letter stating your full-time student status.
- Valid TOEFL/IELTS score
- TOEFL/ IELTS scores are valid for two (2) years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.
- Financial document e.g. bank statement / recent pay slip / original sponsor’s letter.
- (Optional) Other documents such as reference letters and award certificates which can strongly support your application.
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: October 1 Application Closes: March 15 | End June |