Overview

Key Facts of the Actuarial and Financial Mathematics program from McMaster University

Students interested in focusing on ﬁnancial mathematics are strongly encouraged to complete MATH 2X03, 2XX3, 3FF3 and one of COMPSCI 1MD3, MATH 1MP3 or 3NA3. Students should note that MATH 2R03 is a prerequisite for MATH 3FF3.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete COMMERCE 2FA3 by the end of Level II, especially if the Honours Actuarial and Financial Mathematics Co-op (B.Sc.) program is being considered for Level III.
Completion of MATH 1C03 is strongly recommended as it is a prerequisite for MATH 3A03 and MATH 3IA3.
Completion of COMMERCE 4FR3 is recommended for students interested in focusing on actuarial science and insurance.
Completion of STATS 3DS3 or 3DA3 is strongly recommended.
Students who entered the program prior to September 2023 may use COMMERCE 4FP3 towards the Course List.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus For Science

Calculus for the Life Sciences

Calculus for Math and Stats

Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra

Engineering Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Financial Mathematics Actuarial Science View 16 other Bachelors in Financial Mathematics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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86

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60

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission is by selection and is based on completion of the supplementary application by the stated deadline and academic achievement, but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47550 CAD / year

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6030 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Ontario students:$201.42 per unit

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Overview

Key Facts of the Actuarial and Financial Mathematics program from McMaster University

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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