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	Ottawa Financial Mathematics and Economics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUT Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove	U of T (St. George) Mathematical & Physical Sciences OUAC TPG Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80%	74–76%	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics. If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the university the summer before or during your first semester. +2 more on the program page	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Economics Finance Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences	Astronomy Chemistry Geology Materials Science
What it is	Financial Mathematics and Economics is a mathematics-based degree that combines the study of economic systems and financial markets with advanced math and statistics. Unlike a pure economics or pure mathematics program, it trains you to use mathematical models and analysis to solve real-world problems in finance and economics. It suits students who want rigorous quantitative training and are interested in how money, markets, and economies actually work.	A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.	This program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	chemistry earth science mathematics physics statistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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