Program details
The Faculty of Science, in collaboration with the Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies and Research at the Asper School of Business, offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science Joint (Honours) degree.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Expected duration: 4 years, approximately (120 credit hours) of study with a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. To enter an Honours program, you need to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours with specific course and grade requirements.
Honours programs are the most advanced, in-depth undergraduate studies offered by the Faculty of Science. The programs allow you to make the smoothest transition to graduate studies. An Honours program is regarded as professional training. Students are generally involved in research opportunities and complete a project or research course as part of the curriculum.
To earn a Bachelor of Science Honours degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours or more of study with minimum grades on all courses as specified in the Academic Calendar and a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. You must complete this degree on a full-time basis.
Once you are eligible and fulfill the entrance requirements for the program, please complete the appropriate form on the Academic Advising page.
Bachelor of Science (Joint Honours)
The Faculty of Science offers Joint Honours programs with other designated departments for students with a desire to delve deeper into multiple disciplines.
See the Program list tab in the Academic Calendar for full details.
Joint Honours programs are available in:
- Statistics-Actuarial (Joint Honours)
Sample course offerings
- ACT 3130: Actuarial Models 1
- ACT 3230: Actuarial Models 2
- ACT 3340: Financial Derivatives for Actuarial Practice
- ACT 4010: Regression Modelling in Actuarial Science
- ACT 4060: Actuarial Aspects of Investment Practice
- MATH 2720: Multivariable Calculus
- STAT 1150: Introduction to Statistics and Computing
- STAT 2150: Statistics and Computing
For a full list of courses and descriptions of each, please visit the Academic Calendar.