Mathematics at McMaster
Not directly. At McMaster University you apply to Mathematics and Statistics Gateway, then choose mathematics at the end of first year.
The program you actually apply to
Mathematics and Statistics Gateway
83–87%OUAC MZCo-op available
Prerequisites
- English 4U
- Advanced Functions 4U
- Calculus & Vectors 4U
When you choose mathematics
At the end of first year.
What to watch for
You apply to the Gateway, not to 'Math'. There is no standalone Honours Mathematics — the closest is Honours Mathematics and Statistics – Mathematics Specialization. Other Level 2 options are Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics, Biology and Mathematics, and Actuarial & Financial Mathematics. Actuarial & Financial Math additionally needs an above-Level-I supplementary application submitted during first year.
The same application also gets you to
Mathematics and Statistics Gateway is the entry point for 1 other major at McMaster. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Mathematics at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Algomanot offered at Algoma
- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- CarletonDirect entry78%
- GuelphDirect entry78–84%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- Laurentianvia Interdisciplinary Science (LVG)70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)Direct entry73–77%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario TechDirect entry70–73%
- Queen'svia Science – Mathematics and Data Sciences (QSM)80–87%
- TMUDirect entry70–75%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Mathematical & Computational Sciences80–83%
- U of T (Scarborough)Direct entry87–90%
- U of T (St. George)via Mathematical & Physical Sciences83–90%
- Waterloovia Mathematics83–87%
- Westernvia Science (ES)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–77%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. McMaster’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.