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Actuarial Science (MSc) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

The master of science (MSc) in actuarial science program provides advanced education and research training that prepares students for a career in industry or to continue on to PhD studies. The program offers exposure to current applied and theoretical topics generally not covered by the professional exam syllabus. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience through co-operative education.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science  |  Duration: five terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar.

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.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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