Statistics and Actuarial Science

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Our department is home to one of the world’s largest graduate programs in actuarial science, statistics and biostatistics. We provide superb qualifications for positions in business, industry, government agencies, research organizations, and academia. Our graduates are in demand and enjoy high degrees of job satisfaction.

Programs

Icon of graduation capMasters

  • Master of Mathematics (MMath) in Actuarial Science
  • MMath in Biostatistics (Co-op available)
  • MMath in Statistics (Co-op available)
  • Master of Actuarial Science (MACTSC) (Professional program)
  • Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) (Professional program)

Admission Requirements

MMATH: A four-year Honours Bachelor’s degree with a significant statistics and/or actuarial science component, with a minimum overall average of 78% from a Canadian university (or its equivalent). An interview may be required.

MACTSC: A four-year Honours Bachelor’s degree with an overall 83% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent). An interview and diagnostic test may be required.

MQF: A four-year Honours Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in quantitative methods, with a minimum overall average of 80% from a Canadian university (or its equivalent). An interview and diagnostic test may be required.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Actuarial Science
  • PhD in Biostatistics
  • PhD in Statistics

Admission requirements

For more information including admission and degree requirements, select your program of interest below.