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	U of T (Scarborough) Mathematics (regular and co-op) OUAC TXS Remove	Waterloo Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WMF Remove	York Actuarial Science (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YPD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s (regular), high 80s (co-op)”	83–87%“Mid 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U Alternative Offers Alternative offer to another UTSC program; automatic consideration.	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U 4 additional 4U/M courses (MCV4U recommended) Alternative Offers +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You are strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	100	153	40
What you study	Mathematics	Business Studies Finance Mathematics Statistics	Business Studies MathematicsOperational ResearchStatistics
What it is	You study pure and applied mathematics — algebra, calculus, geometry, and how to solve real problems with math. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want to test whether they prefer pure mathematics, data work, or applied roles in industry before committing to a specialization.	You study mathematics, statistics, and finance together to understand how to measure and manage financial risk in banks, investment firms, and insurance companies. Unlike a straight business degree, this program emphasizes the quantitative and mathematical tools that financial professionals actually use to model markets and predict uncertainty. The co-op option lets you work in the industry while you study. This program suits people who are comfortable with advanced math and want to apply it to real-world financial problems.	Actuarial Science is the study of risk and uncertainty using mathematics, statistics, and business analysis to help insurance companies, pension funds, and other organizations make financial decisions. Unlike a pure mathematics degree, this program focuses on applied problem-solving for real-world financial scenarios. The co-op option lets you work in the field while studying, giving you practical experience alongside your coursework. This program suits people who enjoy mathematics and statistics, think logically about complex problems, and want a career with strong technical foundations and professional prospects.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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