Offered by Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada, BA/BS in Mathematics is a bachelor's degree in Mathematics programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,334 per credit (CAD 1,021 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Mathematics
Local tuition: CAD 1,021 / credit
International tuition: CAD 3,334 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The program offers a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Saint Mary's University, with a shared core of mathematics courses and different supporting coursework depending on the degree chosen. The curriculum covers calculus, linear algebra, mathematical statistics, and combinatorics, building both theoretical understanding and applied problem-solving skills. Class sizes are described as small, giving students direct access to faculty for one-on-one guidance, seminar participation, and undergraduate research assistantships that can begin as early as the first or second year. Co-operative education placements are available for students who want work experience alongside their studies. The program is suited to students planning careers that draw on quantitative and analytical skills, such as actuarial science, financial analysis, cryptanalysis, economics, or climatology, as well as those considering graduate study in mathematics or a related field. It also serves as preparation for further study in fields where a strong mathematical foundation supports work in science, business, or technology. The emphasis on faculty mentorship and research exposure makes it a fit for students who want an active role in their learning rather than a purely lecture-based experience.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Saint Mary's does not set out Mathematics-specific admission criteria; the Bachelor of Science admission-requirements page instead defers to the university's general undergraduate entry requirements. Applicants apply online through Saint Mary's admissions, and international applicants follow the International Admissions pages for country-specific academic requirements. All applicants educated outside an English-language system must demonstrate English proficiency: accepted minimums are IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (or the IELTS Online Indicator at the same level), TOEFL iBT 83 with no band below 20 (taken before January 2026) or the redesigned TOEFL's 4.5 in Listening with no other band below 4.0 (taken after January 2026), Duolingo English Test 115 with no sub-score below 95, Pearson PTE Academic 58, CAEL 60 with no score below 50, Cambridge English 176 with no score below 169, or Trinity ISE 96 overall with no skill below 90.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Saint Mary's University applies directly, not through a provincial service. For the currently posted cycle, Winter Term 2027 domestic applications close 1 December 2026 and international applications for the same term close 15 October 2026; Entrance Award and Admissions Scholarship consideration requires applying by 15 February 2027. Applications for the following 2027-2028 academic year (Fall 2027 and Winter 2028) opened 1 October 2026, but SMU has not yet published a Fall 2027 closing date for either domestic or international applicants -- the prior cycle's Fall Term domestic deadline was 1 August 2026. Admission is not described as rolling; each term carries a fixed posted deadline, released roughly a year ahead of the term. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
