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U of T (St. George)

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%80%83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • +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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyEconomicsFinanceInterdisciplinary StudiesMathematicsGeologyInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysical GeographyPhysicsAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science
What it isFinancial 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.You study how Earth's materials, structures, and processes work by combining geology with physics — essentially learning the physics that explains what geologists observe in rocks, earthquakes, and planetary systems. This program differs from studying geology or physics alone because you'll apply physical principles directly to Earth science problems rather than studying them separately. It suits you if you're curious about how the planet works at a fundamental level and want flexibility to pursue either Earth science or physics-based careers.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 itApplied to directlyApplied to directlychemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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