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Mathematics and Its Applications - BSc (Hons)

Mathematics and Its Applications - BSc (Hons)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Faculty: Faculty of Science

Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Mid 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available
Full-time formats: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op

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. 

An optional paid co-op and optional specializations in Computer Science and Economics will help you gain the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to find solutions in a variety of fields.

Options:

  • Computer Science
  • Economics

Optional specialization:

  • Management Sciences

Student spotlight

A second-year student discovers there is more to mathematics and the TMU community, with endless choices available.

Benson Zhang, 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 Zhang, Mathematics and Its Applications, Student

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

Mathematics and Its Applications student, Benson Zhang.

After you graduate with this degree

🎓 Further education:

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

Visit graduate and postdoctoral studies.

 Career possibilities:

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

💼 Employer possibilities:

  • Canada Revenue Agency
  • Fidelity Investments
  • TD Bank Financial Group
  • Toronto Transit Commission
  • Workplace Safety & Insurance Board


Academic requirements

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

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

  • 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), Biology (SBI4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Note: the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.

Tuition and fees range 2024-2025

For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.

Full-time format:

Ontario students: $7,236 - $9,749
Out-of-province students: $8,412 - $11,396
International students: $35,072 - $35,132

First-year courses

Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.

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.

Faculty of Science

Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. Our seven undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and hands-on practice, 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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Notes:

  1. Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer: 

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.