Overview
Study patterns underlying diverse phenomena such as the weather, human and animal populations, stock markets, the form of a molecule, or the structure of the space and the time.
Using mathematics we discover subtle and sometimes unexpected features of these phenomena, as well develop ways to predict their behaviour which is an extremely important component of our understanding of the world and the space that surrounds us.
Statistics can help us make sense of large data sets and complex systems in areas such as astronomy, genomics, social networks, climate simulation, and medicine. Statisticians examine the patterns which arise in data with the goal of distinguishing true patterns from chance effects.
The Mathematics and Statistics Gateway program introduces students to the foundational tools and ideas of mathematics leading into our degree programs.
Graduates who begin their studies in the Mathematics & Statistics Gateway have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Actuarial Science
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- User Experience Design
- Stock Market Analysis
- Auditing
- Biostatistics
- Cyber Security
- Software Development

Admission Requirements (Ontario)
Completion of the High School Diploma plus 6 Grade 12 U/M requirements, including:
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
Anticipated Admission Average: Mid 80’s
Target Enrollment: 300
OAUC Application Code: MZ
Typical First-Year Courses
MATH 1B03
Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1C03
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
MATH 1MP3
Introduction to Mathematical Scientific Computation
MATH 1X03
Calculus for Math and Stats 1
MATH 1XX3
Calculus for Math and Stats 2
+15 Units of Electives
Level 2 Programs
The structure of our Level 1 Mathematics & Statistics Gateway will provide you with a range of Level 2 program options. Courses taken in Level 1 serves as admission requirements to prepare students for their Level 2 programs of interest. With many Level 2 programs to choose from, the following may be of interest to you. Please also explore all of the Level 2 program options available.