Mathematics, Bachelor of Science

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

1 year at RDC - 3 years at most universities

Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 
Program Cost Estimates

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Nancy Brown
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
University Transfer Program

One Year University Transfer Program:

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Related Careers

Related Careers

  • business
  • industry
  • government
  • teaching
  • private consulting
The Program

Red Deer College offers the first year of studies toward BSc Specialization in Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics, Computational Science, Mathematics & Economics, and Mathematics & Finance; BSc Specialization or Honors in Statistics.

Transfer Features

The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% and no mark below 50% in:

  1. ELA 30-1
  2. Mathematics 30-1
  3. Mathematics 31
  4. One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Computing Science (CSE) Advanced Level - Career and Technology Studies (CTS) (5 credits)
  5. 30-level subject from Group A or C (science recommended)

OR

2. Mature Student:

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

  1. ELA 30-1
  2. Mathematics 30-1
  3. Mathematics 31
  4. One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Computing Science (CSE) Advanced Level - Career and Technology Studies (CTS) (5 credits)

Note: At least one other 30-level science subject will be required for science options.

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements: 

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

Application Process

Apply for Bachelor of Science Math or Statistics or Math and Economics

Program Content
University of Alberta

This program is best suited for transfer into the Mathematics Specialization programs at the University of Alberta.  Please note these credits are U of A credits.

Suggested Pattern Year 1 

  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 or 203/MATH 204, MATH 221 (9 credits)
  • STAT 251 (3 credits)
  • 2 Option (6 credits)