About the course

The Master of Actuarial Science (MActSc) is a professional degree designed to prepare strong candidates with quantitative undergraduate degrees for a career as an actuary. Suitable undergraduate majors include mathematics, statistics, engineering or physics. Other undergraduate majors, such as economics or business, may be acceptable if the transcript shows substantive coverage of calculus and linear algebra at undergraduate level. We do not require any prior study in actuarial science, but candidates with some relatively modest level of education in actuarial science, including those who are self-taught through one or more of the professional exams, may benefit from the more in-depth coverage in the MActSc program. Our program is designed for future high-fliers in the profession. We are looking for people who are ambitious, hard-working, with excellent communication skills. The MActSc is not suitable for students with an Actuarial Science major from a recognized international actuarial program. These candidates should consider instead the MMath (Actuarial Science) program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: CA$55,053

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

A four-year honour’s Bachelor’s degree with an overall 83% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent).Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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