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Bachelor of Mathematics and Statistics

St. Francis Xavier University

  • Antigonish, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year degree combining pure mathematics with statistical modelling and data analysis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Mathematics and Statistics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
  • Interpret evidence
  • Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Actuary
  • Biostatistician
  • Computer and information research scientist
  • Data scientist
  • Market research analyst
  • Operations research analyst
  • Software engineer

Curriculum

  • Courses include differential equations
  • Abstract algebra
  • Linear algebra
  • Statistics and introduction to statistical modelling
  • Building skills in analysing data and identifying patterns. The programme page links a full course list covering the remaining requirements and electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Overall 70% in Grade 12 with no required subject below 65% (competitive/limited programmes such as Nursing and Applied Forensic Psychology need more)
  • international applicants follow the country-specific list
  • Bachelor of Business Administration needs English 12
  • Math 12 and three other university preparatory courses
  • BSc needs English 12
  • Pre-Calculus or Calculus 12
  • two sciences and one other course

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (country-specific list on the international requirements page; IB Diploma accepted)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and international deadline: 2027-05-30 for September 2027
  2. 2027-09-30 for January Apply online through Apply Now on stfx.ca and pay the 100 CAD application fee Send official transcripts directly from your school
  3. plus an English test if English is not your first language Receive the offer (conditional offers possible on predicted grades) and pay the 2
  4. 500 CAD confirmation fee Attend International Student Orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,773 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusAntigonish (main campus)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentMathematics and Statistics Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 May 2027

    197 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.