Simon Fraser University - [Sfu], Burnaby, British & Columbia - Courses & Fees

Burnaby, British & Columbia

University Public College

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The master of science (MSc) in actuarial science program provides advanced education and research training that prepares students for a career in industry or to continue on to PhD studies.
The program offers exposure to current applied and theoretical topics generally not covered by the professional exam syllabus. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience through co-operative education.
This program consists of required courses, elective courses, and a project for a minimum of 36 units
Students are expected to complete the program requirements in five terms.
The course work typically takes three terms, and the project, including the defense, usually takes two terms.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Application Deadline	Oct 17, 2023	Jan 15, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	CA$60768	CA$60768
Health Insurance	CA$843	CA$843
Total Fees	CA$61611	CA$61611

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room And Board	CA$4755
Food	CA$3330

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree in science or a related field from a recognized institution.
The related fields include a UG degree in engineering science, applied mathematics, or Mathematics.
A letter from referees attesting to the ability of the applicant to undertake advanced quantitative work.
A CGPA of at least 3.0 is required.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

3.33 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.