Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Science at University of Prince Edward Island
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Charlottetown campus
What average do you need for UPEI Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UPEI works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Actuarial Science, Analytics, Biology (Biology of Health and Diseases, Environment and Ecology, Integrative Biology), Pre-veterinary Medicine stream (Biology, Life Sciences), Chemistry, Computer Science (Video Game Programming specialization available), Financial Mathematics, Foods and Nutrition (dietetic internship or co-op), Mathematics, Physics (Medical and Biological Physics), Psychology (BSc), Statistics, Honours in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Foods and Nutrition, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics.
What courses do you need?
UPEI's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- Also
- Two 4U sciences from SCH4U Chemistry, SBI4U Biology, SPH4U Physics, ICS4U Computer Science
- Recommended
- SCH4U Chemistry (needed to register in CHEM 1110)
How much does UPEI Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $8,100 first year, $32,500 in all
- Student fees
- $800 to $1,400 first year, $3,400 to $5,400 in all
- Residence and meals
- $12,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,400 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Charlottetown, $677 a month
What careers does UPEI Science 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 Mathematics (BA)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BSc)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math and science (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial ScienceUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Science programs: 84% | $7,388 |
| Actuarial ScienceURegina, Saskatchewan | 70% average required (ENG4U, MHF4U and two of SBI4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U); 65.00 to 69.99% with all subjects, or missing one subject with 70% on the rest, is admitted as Science Qualifying | $8,888 |
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied PhysicsCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $6,188 |
| Applied StatisticsULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: calendar.upei.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: files.upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (calendar.upei.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: calendar.upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (Fees and Funding))
- Residence: upei.ca (opens in a new tab) (upei.ca (opens in a new tab) ; upei.ca (opens in a new tab))
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