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Actuarial Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Analyze risk and uncertainty in financial contexts. The Actuarial Science program at Dal offers the opportunity to dive into a fulfilling and challenging career with the tools you need to make your mark on a variety of industries.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The Actuarial Science program covers a broad range of topics to ensure you have a well-rounded understanding of assessing and managing risk, using today’s latest digital technologies.

Career pathways

Set yourself up for a successful career by learning how to calculate and understand risk. You'll graduate prepared for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) examinations, the final step on the path to becoming a professional actuary with internationally recognized credentials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To enter the Bachelor of Science program in your first year, you must meet the following high school course requirements: Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12 Three additional academic subjects Note: All Bachelor of Science students enter the Faculty of Science as undeclared majors. This gives you the freedom to explore your scientific interests during your first year. You will officially declare your Actuarial Science major, minor, or specialized options at the end of your first year using your first-year science and math prerequisites.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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