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Mathematical and Physical Sciences at University of Toronto
HBSc (Honours Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Toronto (St. George campus) campus
Code on your OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application: TPG
What average do you need for Toronto Mathematical and Physical Sciences?
Majors or options chosen later: Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomy and Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Science (HBSc), Earth and Environmental Systems, Economics and Mathematics, Financial Economics, Geology, Geophysics, Geoscience, Materials Science, Mathematical Applications in Economics and Finance, Mathematics, Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science, Mathematics and Its Applications: Probability/Statistics, Mathematics and Its Applications: Teaching, Mathematics and Philosophy, Mathematics and Physics, Physics, Physics and Philosophy, Planetary Science, Statistical Science: Methods and Practice, Statistical Science: Theory and Methods, Statistics, Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- ENG4U English (or EAE4U)
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- Recommended
- SPH4U Physics (required for 8 of 27 programs: Astronomy and Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science, Mathematics and Its Applications: Physical Science, Mathematics and Physics, Physics, Physics and Philosophy, Planetary Science)
- SCH4U Chemistry (required for 9 of 27 programs: Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Systems, Geology, Geophysics, Geoscience, Materials Science, Planetary Science, Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry)
- SBI4U Biology (required for 1 of 27 programs: Materials Science)
- SPH4U Physics (recommended for 8 of 27 programs)
- SBI4U Biology (recommended for 3 of 27 programs)
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, EAE4U, MCV4U, SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U
How much does Toronto Mathematical and Physical Sciences cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,100 first year, $24,400 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 to $2,800 first year, $8,000 to $11,200 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,000 to $2,000 first year, $4,000 to $8,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $14,400 to $29,700 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Toronto Mathematical and Physical Sciences lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied PhysicsCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $6,188 |
| AstrophysicsOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Biological and Medical PhysicsGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| Biological and Pharmaceutical ChemistryGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| BiophysicsBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Chemical and Physical Sciences GatewayMcMaster, Ontario | Mid 80s | $6,043 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: artsci.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: future.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: planningandbudget.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab) (Tables B1 and B2)
- Residence: future.utoronto.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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