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	Windsor Actuarial Science OUAC NMA Remove	Lakehead Mathematics (Thunder Bay) OUAC AAB Remove	Ottawa Statistique (4 ans) OUAC OFB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum average”	70%	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	70% minimum average. ENG4U MHF4U with a minimum grade of 70% MCV4U with a minimum grade of 70% "> Minimum average of 70% over 6 Grade 12U or 12M courses including ENG4U. +5 more on the program page	Mathematics (Arts): ENG4U, MHF4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U Mathematics (Science): ENG4U, MHF4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U Mathematics & Economics (Arts): ENG4U, MHF4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U Mathematics & Physics (Science): ENG4U, MHF4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in mathematics. If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Accounting Mathematics Statistics	Mathematics Statistics	Mathematics Statistics
What it is	Actuarial Science is the study of statistics, mathematics, and financial risk — you learn to analyze and predict the likelihood and cost of future events to help insurance companies, pension funds, and other businesses make sound financial decisions. It goes deeper into applied math and probability than a general science degree, preparing you for actuarial certification exams. This program suits students who are strong in math, enjoy working with data and logic, and want to move into financial risk management or insurance.	You study pure mathematics and statistics — how numbers, patterns, and data work at a theoretical level and in real applications. The Bachelor of Science version includes lab-based sciences alongside the math, while the Arts version focuses on math and statistics alone. This program suits students who enjoy abstract problem-solving and want to build strong analytical skills, whether for advanced study, data analysis, or fields that depend on mathematical reasoning.	Statistique is a four-year degree in mathematics and statistics, where you learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data using mathematical methods. Unlike a pure math program, you focus heavily on real-world applications of statistics in fields like business, science, and public health. The co-op option lets you alternate between study terms and paid work placements, which suits students who want practical experience alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	mathematics statistics	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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