Mount Saint Vincent University

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Mathematics (B.A.)

Mount Saint Vincent University

Faculty:Faculty of Arts and Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Mathematics, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,387
Scholarships:6
Careers:Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries

Description:

Mathematics is one of the most original products of the human mind. It has many important applications in science, engineering, and statistics, but mathematics is also an important field of study for its own sake. Throughout history each culture has developed its own mathematics to solve its problems. Today there is an internationally accepted mathematics that is studied and used across the world. With our increasing need for information and technology, mathematics will play an even more important role in most occupations and fields of study. It will also continue to be a critical topic in the history of ideas, documenting fundamental modes of human thought.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
A final grade of 65% or higher is required in Grade 12 English, and no individual grade should be below 60%. Students interested in this program but lacking the required mathematics background may register in the Bachelor of Arts program and complete MATH 0020 to acquire the appropriate mathematics background for this major. Any student planning to major or minor in mathematics should consult the department chairperson, who will appoint an advisor to help the student plan an academic program.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Please note that university-administered mathematics placement tests must be taken by all students intending to register for any 1000-level mathematics courses (except for MATH 1130) at MSVU. Completion of university-preparatory mathematics does not, by itself, satisfy specific course prerequisites.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 16, 2021