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Mathematics (Faculty of Science)

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Quebec CEGEP
Previous year's cutoff:
28.30 overall R-Score
Prerequisites:
  • Biology NYA (00UK) 01Y5;
  • Chemistry NYA (00UL), 01Y6; Chemistry NYB (00UM);
  • Math NYA (00UN), 01Y1; Math NYB (00UP) 01Y2; Math NYC (00UQ), 01Y4;
  • Physics NYA (00UR), 01Y7; Physics NYB (00US), 01YF; Physics NYC (00UT), 01YG.
Language requirements:
Proof of English proficiency
Location:
Downtown (Montreal) Campus
Can be taken as:
Major
Honours
Liberal Program
Minor

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Ontario high school
Previous year's cutoff:
92.00% top 6 average
Prerequisites:
  • 4U English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school;
  • 4U Calculus and Vectors;
  • Two of 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Language requirements:
Proof of English proficiency
Location:
Downtown (Montreal) Campus
Can be taken as:
Major
Honours
Liberal Program
Minor

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Other Canadian high school
Previous year's cutoff:
92.00% top 5 average
Prerequisites:
  • Grade 12 English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school;
  • Grade 12 math (precalculus or calculus)
  • Two of Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Language requirements:
Proof of English proficiency
Location:
Downtown (Montreal) Campus
Can be taken as:
Major
Honours
Liberal Program
Minor

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U.S. high school
Previous year's cutoff:
A- average in grades 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisites:
  • Courses must include: Pre-calculus; two of biology, chemistry or physics
  • Standardized Tests (Test Optional for Fall 2021):
    • ACT, or
    • SAT and two SAT Subject tests (Subject tests must include two from: Math,
    • Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
Language requirements:
Proof of English proficiency
Location:
Downtown (Montreal) Campus
Can be taken as:
Major
Honours
Liberal Program
Minor

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Other
Previous year's cutoff:

While the minimum requirement for McGill is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements. See the complete admissions requirements for more information applicable to your situation.
Prerequisites:
Language requirements:
Proof of English proficiency
Location:
Downtown (Montreal) Campus
Can be taken as:
Major
Honours
Liberal Program
Minor

This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.

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Overview

The BSc. Mathematics Major program will provide you with fundamental knowledge of the various branches of mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and probability) among other areas of the discipline.

The program is a journey into the underlying order of things. You’ll be delving into analysis, functions, dynamics, chaos and number theory among others, untangling solutions to problems and uncovering the logic in complicated situations.

Careers

You can become a professional:

  • Mathematician
  • Statistician
  • Actuary
  • Accountant
  • Financial auditor

Courses

As a Mathematics student, you can take courses like:

Learn more about Mathematics course work

Possible minors

Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.

Minors that complement this program:

Learn more about how majors and minors work

Related majors

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Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Science.

See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.

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