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Mathematics and Its Applications - BSc (Hons)

Mathematics and Its Applications

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Full-time formats: 
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op

Part-time formats:
N/A

Requirements: 
Grades-Only


Grade range:
 
Mid 70s

Faculty:
Faculty of Science


Experiential learning:
Co-op available

 

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Is this degree for you?

Mathematics is a powerful problem-solving tool and a highly creative field of study. Explore diverse phenomena such as the human nervous system, the evolution of life forms and the stock market. In the Mathematics and Its Applications degree program, you’ll learn to find patterns using logic, clear principles, and imagination, and will complete a thesis project. 

 Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available

An optional paid co-op, options in Computer Science and Economics, and an optional specialization in Management Sciences, will help you gain the knowledge, experience and problem-solving skills needed to find solutions in a variety of fields.

 Options: 

  • Computer Science
  • Economics

 Optional specialization:

  • Management Sciences

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

REQUIRED SCIENCE GROUP: One course from the following:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

REQUIRED SCIENCE GROUP: One course from the following:


LIBERAL STUDIES:

One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

Career possibilities:

  • Actuary
  • Biostatistician
  • Cryptologist
  • Data scientist
  • Mathematical modeler

Employer possibilities:

  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
  • Fidelity Investments
  • TD Bank Financial Group
  • Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
  • Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)

Further education:

  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Mathematics (MSc)

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A second-year student discovers there is more to mathematics and the TMU community

Benson came to TMU to study Mathematics and Its Applications and found even more possibilities than he expected, both in his discipline and also in the university experience.

Benson, Mathematics and Its Applications, Student

Read more: Math major finds his place in TMU's bustling student culture

Mathematics and Its Applications student, Benson.

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
  • One of Physics (SPH4U) (recommended), Chemistry (SCH4U), Biology (SBI4U)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.



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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2025-2026

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

Ontario: $7,284 - $9,796
Out-of-province: $8,823 - $11,954
International: $36,815 - $36,875


Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
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Faculty of Science

Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our 8 undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and experience, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge, connect the dots and learn new skills in an innovative and collaborative scientific community at TMU.

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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.