University of Prince Edward Island
BSc in Actuarial Science
Charlottetown, Canada
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admissions
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science (BSc) major in Actuarial Science studies risk in insurance, pensions and investments using mathematics, statistics, business, economics and finance. It prepares students to sit early actuarial exams and includes 120 semester hours of credit. The program highlights co-op work terms and resources on job prospects and salaries at the departmental website.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as actuaries, risk analysts, pension consultants, insurance underwriters, financial analysts, investment analysts, data analysts, or actuarial consultants in insurance, pensions, finance, consulting, and government. Employers include insurance firms, consulting firms, banks, pension funds, government agencies and fintech companies.
Actuarial Science is the study of risk, usually risk associated with insurance, pension, and investment plans. Actuarial Science uses techniques from mathematics, statistics, business, economics, and finance. The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Actuarial Science prepares students to write the early exams required to become an Actuary. Actuaries are in demand as professionals who develop solutions for complex financial issues. Actuaries have excellent career opportunities following graduation as well as excellent co-op work opportunities during their studies. Read more about what actuaries' do, job prospects, and salaries on our departmental website.
The Major in Actuarial Science requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit, as described below:
