Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

About this programme

Actuarial Science scholars ask questions such as: How is the premium rate for flood insurance calculated? Can an insurance company cover all of their claims? What is the value of a company’s pension commitments? Actuarial Science is concerned with the construction of models and solutions for financial, business, and societal problems involving uncertain future events. During the course of your studies, much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class and during tutorials. By exploring the complicated world of financial risk, this degree will equip you with the fundamental and practical tools you’ll need to assess and forecast risk in order to make sound financial decisions. A degree in Actuarial Science can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture. Introductory Calculus, Linear Methods, Advanced Introduction to Computer Science, Programming with Data When I transferred to UCalgary after discovering actuarial science – a discipline that combined my passions for math, business, and problem-solving – I found my professional path. Being an actuary taught me a lot about professionalism, focus, and discipline. From a business standpoint, my actuarial background has given me a solid understanding of risks. Use the Undergraduate Student Cost Estimator to calculate your expenses as a first-year student. Undergraduate Student Cost Estimator Study at one of Canada's top research universities in one of the world's most livable cities. Turn learning in