Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science (Optional Internship)
| Study location | Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, University |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 16 months optional internship |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | CA$25,770 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$$25,040), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters (based on 10 courses per year) and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 70 percent:
Note: 65% – 69.99% average can be admitted to Science Qualifying program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
Become an expert in risk management in our actuarial science program. You will learn to apply mathematics, statistics, and risk theories to the design of insurance and pension programs in various business environments.
Actuarial Science applies mathematics, statistics, and risk theories to the design of insurance and pension programs. Actuaries’ areas of expertise are extensive and involve a wide range of business aspects such as operations research, finance, economics, investment analysis, analysis of medical risk, accounting, and legal and regulatory aspects of insurance and pensions, among others. The actuarial profession requires a strong mathematical ability and proficiency in various business skills.
The Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science is the only program of its kind in Saskatchewan and one of only 11 programs in Canada that is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
Graduates from the actuarial science program have close to 100 percent hiring success in the actuarial industry. It is a rewarding career with opportunities for professional development and financial gain.
Actuarial Science Internship
Senior Level (3rd year) Actuarial Science students are encouraged to participate in the 16-month Actuarial Science internship and gain work experience in Casual, Life, and Consulting firms before completing their undergraduate degrees. Information sessions are offered mid-late Fall before the Winter semester for interested students, and work terms start in May each year. This is a valuable opportunity to gain vital work experience and earns students four credit hours towards their program.
Career opportunities
Upon completing your bachelor’s program in actuarial science, you will be ready for the next step of your career. Graduates have gone on to jobs such as:
- Actuary
- Account Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Buyer (e.g., industry, institutions, retail)
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Purchasing Agent (e.g., construction, hospitals, government, schools)