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Mathematics
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Learn how to get the most out of your degree and prepare for your future career.
Mathematics is the study of structures, patterns, and the use of formal reasoning to enrich our understanding of the world. It can be is used to predict patterns of societal behaviour, design immense structures, analyze disease transmission and build models of national economies. Mathematicians contribute to the formulation and solution of problems in diverse fields such as medicine, economics, computer science and engineering.
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Explore your major
Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.
The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.
MATH 163.3 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
MATH 164.3 | Introduction to Linear Algebra
You choose
- One course (3 c.u.) from either MATH 110.3 OR MATH 176.3
- One course (3 c.u.) from either MATH 116.3 OR MATH 177.3
- From a variety courses to fulfill your degree requirements
Academic tips
- Explore information about your program in the course and program catalogue
- Meet with an academic advisor for help choosing your courses and planning your degree
- If you have completed 24 credit units, you must declare your major before registering for more courses
- Visit the student Learning Hub for help developing your academic skills
- Take the Math Readiness Assessment in order to decide which first-year calculus-stream course to register in
- For additional support in your courses consider hiring a Mathematics and Statistics Tutor
What will I learn?
- How to think critically
- How to use logic to solve a variety of problems in fields such as the physical sciences, economics, biologys, and others
- Learn to reason about numbers, shapes, and relations
- Model features of the world with the aid of tools such as differential equations, networks, algebraic structures and much more
Gain relevant experience
- Familiarize yourself with study abroad programs to make informed decisions in your later years of study
- Explore undergraduate research opportunities
- Consider enrolling in an experiential learning course
Create local and global connections
- Visit the USask Community Centre to make connections and build community
- Get involved in your campus community through student groups, campus rec, and USask events
- Before you register in your first-year courses, sign up to be a part of a Learning Community
- Get to know your faculty and their research interests
- Join the USask Math and Stats Student Society (MS3)
Get career ready
- Meet with a career educator at Career Services to explore your career possibilities
- Take a career assessment to learn more about your strengths, personality, interests, and values
- Create your résumé and cover letter to take advantage of part-time and summer job opportunities
- Develop your LinkedIn profile to begin building your professional brand
Featured courses
- MATH 238.3 Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH 361.3 Group Theory
- MATH 402.0 Honours Thesis in Mathematics and Statistics
- MATH 450.3 Topics in Geometry
- MATH 465.3 Introduction to Cryptography
Explore your major
Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.
The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.
MATH 266.3 | Linear Algebra II
STAT 241.3 | Probability Theory
You choose
- One course (3 c.u.) from either MATH 225.3 OR MATH 276.3
- One course (3 c.u.) from either MATH 226.3 OR MATH 277.3
- From a variety courses to fulfill your degree requirements
Academic tips
- Check DegreeWorks and meet with an academic advisor to ensure your degree is on track
- Apply for scholarships and awards
- Students contemplating Honours should take MATH 211.3, MATH 238.3, and MATH 277.3
- For additional support in your courses consider hiring a Mathematics and Statistics Tutor
- Change your major in PAWS
Add to your major
Choose from a variety of minors and certificates to complement your major.
- Economics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Computing (certificate)
- Mathematical Modelling (certificate)
- Statistical Methods (certificate)
Gain relevant experience
- Explore study abroad options or gain support as an international student through the International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC)
- Become a peer mentor through the College of Arts and Science, University Library, or Peer Health
- Sign up for a Student Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
- Get involved in research by applying for a research assistantship
- Attend a Seminar and/or Colloquia to gain relevant knowledge and experience
Create local and global connections
- Engage with your community through volunteering
- Meet with new people and grow your cultural understanding through Building Bridges and Global Connections
- Join the USask Math and Stats Student Society (MS3)
Get career ready
- Discover job opportunities, explore career options, and meet professionals at Career Services events and career fairs
- Consider applying to a Student Assistant position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Explore experiential learning opportunities to gain relevant experience and skills
- Expand your professional network on LinkedIn
- Get a better understanding of your career possibilities through career informational interviews
- Conduct occupational research through Job Bank and LinkedIn
Student Supports
Connect with student support options to maintain your wellness and support your goals.
- Access and Equity Services
- Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
- International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC)
- Learning Hub
- Protective Services
- Student Affairs and Outreach
- Student Wellness Centre
- USask Community Centre
- USask Rec
- USSU - Childcare | Food Centre | Help Centre | Pride Centre | Women's Centre
- Wellness Workshops
Explore your major
Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.
You choose
- From a variety of courses to fulfill the requirements of your Three-Year B.Sc., Four-Year B.Sc., or Honours B.Sc. program
Consider applying to a graduate program
Choose from:
- Mathematics (M.Math.,M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Statistics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Gain relevant experience
- Consider running for a leadership position with the Arts and Science Student Union (ASSU) or the USask Students’ Union (USSU)
- Get involved in research by applying for a research assistantship
Create local and global connections
- Join the USask Alumni and Friends community
- Get connected with the following organizations:
Get career ready
- Update your résumé, cover letter or CV to apply for jobs
- Attend Careers Day to meet with employers and make connections
- Book a Mock Interview appointment with Career Services to prepare for your interview
- Consider applying to a Student Assistant position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- If you are new to Canada, take time to learn about how to search for a job in Canada
USask Student Competencies
USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:
- Engaging in our intercultural society
- Nurturing successful relationships
- Leveraging technology
- Adaptive design and problem solving
- Communicating meaningfully
- Cultivating well-being
Possible destinations
People with a mathematics degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Note that some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.
Career paths
- Actuary
- Biostatistician
- Budget Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Cartographer
- Compensation Coordinator
- Contract Administrator
- Cost Estimator
- Cryptographer
- Cryptologist
- Data Analyst
- Data Processing Director
- Database Administrator
- Econometrician
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Geophysicist
- Insurance Agent
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Loan Officer
- Market Research Analyst
- Mathematician
- Meteorology
- Pricing Analyst
- Quality Control Specialist
- Quantitative Analyst
- Quantum Computing Researcher
- Risk Analyst
- Statistician
- Teacher
With mathematics, there are many opportunities to mould yourself to fit a variety of different job postings. I was able to use my degree in mathematics to "talk the talk" with professionals. The underlying math problems that industry professionals need solved are the same as the ones I had seen in my research and my courses in numerical linear algebra, numerical differential equations, and mathematical modelling. Although today's job market is uncertain, I'm optimistic that the competencies I built during my studies will help me survive anything the future throws at me.
—Shawn, B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics '23, B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science '25
Where do USask alumni work?
- AT&T Bell Labs
- ATB Financial
- CACI International Inc.
- CERN
- City of Saskatoon
- Conexus Credit Union
- Deloitte
- ESTI
- Global Institute for Water Security
- Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
- IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center
- Los Alamos National Lab
- Perimeter Institute
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Saskatoon Public Schools
- University of Calgary
- University of Saskatchewan
- US Navy
- Vendasta
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"I chose to pursue an honours degree in Mathematics because I was drawn to the depth of reasoning that mathematics demands. The most formative experience was my interdisciplinary honours thesis on data-driven dynamical systems, where I combined mathematical modeling with machine learning to problems in the natural sciences. That experience strengthened my ability to move between theory and application, develop independent research questions, and translate mathematical ideas into practical applications. Mathematics provided not just subject knowledge, but a durable framework for navigating complex scientific problems in academia and industry alike."
—Vyom, B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics '23, B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science '23