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.
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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.
| 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 | A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in mathematics or an equivalent qualification, or a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a discipline with strong training in mathematics at university level. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
Refer to our website for more information on the application process and required documents:
Prospective Coursework Students
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: May 16 2025 Application Closes: July 15 2025 | By end of September 2025. Unsuccessful applicants will be rolled over to the Regular Admission exercise. |
Application Opens: October 1 2025 Application Closes: March 15 2026 | By latest 30 June of the intake year. | ||