Set yourself up for a successful career by learning how to calculate and understand risk. You'll graduate prepared for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) examinations, the final step on the path to becoming a professional actuary with internationally recognized credentials.
Careers and future study:
Many students who pursue a degree in Actuarial Sciences become professional actuaries working with private or public-sector employers to assess financial risks as diverse as natural disaster, insurance premiums and the impact of climate change. Careers in the actuarial field include:
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in mathematics, statistics, or business administration.
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:
You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:
Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:
In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for BSc in Actuarial Science in Canada: are:
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Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. |
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Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. |
Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships.
For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact:
International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca
Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca
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