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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Actuarial Science at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The BSc in Actuarial Science builds models and solutions for financial, business and societal problems involving uncertain future events, assessing and forecasting financial risk. Much of the learning happens through problem solving in class and tutorials.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Mathematics and Statistics  |  Intake: Fall 2027 intake  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Students complete 57 to 66 units in the field of Actuarial Science (Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science courses). Early courses include Introductory Calculus, Linear Methods, Advanced Introduction to Computer Science and Programming with Data.

Career pathways

Insurance, employee benefits and pensions, quantitative finance and management consulting; the degree also leads to graduate or professional study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science (BSc Actuarial Science), Alberta high school applicants: English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1; two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Mathematics 31 or CTS Computing Science 30 (5 credits); and one approved course or option. Estimated competitive admission average: high 80s. The admission average is calculated on five approved courses (four for early admission). Equivalent IB and AP courses are accepted. All applicants must meet the English language requirement.

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.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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