BA/BS in Actuarial Science is a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science programme taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,100 per year (CAD 10,340 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Actuarial Science
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 10,340 / year
International tuition: CAD 22,100 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Actuarial Science at St. Francis Xavier University is a Bachelor of Science offered through the Faculty of Science, delivered in person, with a concentration option built into the degree; related post-baccalaureate diploma and certificate options are also offered for those who already hold an undergraduate degree. The program is described as the study of risk and uncertainty using mathematics, statistics, economics, and financial theory, with coursework aligned to the exam pathways of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society and hands-on use of tools such as R. StFX is recognized as a Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs institution by the Society of Actuaries, and its coursework satisfies Validation by Educational Experience requirements toward professional actuarial designations. The post-baccalaureate diploma is intended for those with an undergraduate degree, typically in mathematics, statistics, or a related field, while the post-baccalaureate certificate suits those who already have coursework equivalent to the StFX certificate or concentration. The program suits students with strong quantitative skills aiming toward professional actuarial credentials, and prepares graduates for careers in insurance, finance, pensions, and healthcare.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Actuarial Science page states no admission requirements directly (it instead describes a post-baccalaureate diploma pathway for degree holders and a post-baccalaureate certificate) and links to StFX's general admission requirements. As an undergraduate concentration, Actuarial Science is pursued as a BA or BSc in Mathematics with a Major, Advanced Major or Honours, declared after first year. For Nova Scotia applicants, the BSc requires English 12 or English 12: African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Computer Science/Programming 12, Environmental Science 12/Geology 12 or Physics 12, plus one further course. The university-wide minimum is an overall Grade 12 average of 70%, with no grade below 65% per required subject. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an approved test: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90 (no section below 20), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70, PTE Academic 60, or MET 55.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to StFX: for September 2027 entry, applications open 15 September 2026 and the general deadline is 1 September 2027, though competitive programmes such as the 4-year BScN (3 March 2027) and Bachelor of Education (1 December 2026) close much earlier; January 2027 entry closes 9 December 2026 and May 2027 entry closes 12 April 2027. International applicants must apply by 30 May 2027 for September 2027 entry (late applications reviewed case-by-case depending on visa timing) and by 30 September 2026 for January 2027 entry, confirming by 30 October 2026. Admission is not open-ended rolling; each intake has a firm published deadline, though the general Fall deadline stays open until 1 September while seats in non-competitive programmes remain. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
