The Master of Mathematics (MMath) at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo, is a research-focused graduate program offered in several key fields: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Combinatorics and Optimization, Statistics, and Actuarial Science. The program is designed for students with a strong mathematics background and offers theoretical and applied training as preparation for doctoral research or industry-oriented roles. The Pure Mathematics MMath, for example, emphasizes algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, and number theory, providing both foundational research experience and real-world applications such as finance and cryptography. Students benefit from Waterloo’s vibrant research community and access to leading resources. The program is available as a thesis-based or research essay-based option, and some departments also offer a co-operative (co-op) variant. 来源： https://uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/programs/by-faculty/math/pure-mathematics-master-mathematics-mmath