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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80% | 78% | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 30 | 85 |
| What you study | EconomicsFinanceInterdisciplinary StudiesMathematics | Computer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics | AccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyBusiness StudiesChemistry |
| 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. | An Honours Mathematics degree means you study pure and applied mathematics at depth over four years, with required courses in calculus, algebra, analysis, and proof-based theory. Unlike a general math program, this honours stream demands rigorous mathematical reasoning and includes optional specializations through electives in computer science, physics, statistics, or economics. It suits students who enjoy abstract problem-solving and want a foundation for graduate studies or technical careers. | You study science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating. | You study science and business together in one program, combining technical subjects like chemistry or biology with courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Unlike a regular science degree with a business minor added on, this program integrates both throughout, so you learn how science discoveries become commercial products. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work placements. This suits students who want a science background but also care about bringing ideas to market or running a company. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | mathematicsstatistics | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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