Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics - Algebra and Logic

The Department offers exciting and challenging programs leading to MMath and PhD degrees. A broad range of courses are offered, covering the spectrum of pure mathematics. As well, students are welcome to take relevant courses in other departments in the University. All students work one-on-one with their supervisor to prepare a research paper or thesis for their master's degree, and to be guided through the process of doing original research for their PhD. Graduate students are provided with excellent financial support through a combination of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and internal scholarships and awards. The cost of living in Waterloo is quite reasonable. Each program is tailored to the needs and interests of the individual students. Many of our graduates become university mathematics professors. Some study advanced mathematics as a foundation for more applied studies. Other common careers for our graduates are in the computer industry, teaching at the high school or college level, or in business, particularly the financial industry. There is no shortage of intellectually rewarding jobs for Pure Mathematics graduates. Algebra, as it is studied in modern mathematics, is the systematic generalization of arithmetic needed to model or "coordinatize" objects of interest to mathematicians, using numbers (or their generalizations) and "natural" operations on them. As the objects being modelled can be quite varied, so are the various branches of modern algebra.

A Masters degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics with at least a 78% standing. Exceptions may be made for students with an Honours Bachelor degree who demonstrate a very high level of background preparation and research potentialSupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesSupplementary information form (SIF)The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirementIf a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completionTranscript(s)ReferencesThree references are required, at least two academic