› Many students and parents believe that grade
12 university level math is required for all
university programs - and similarly believe
that academic level math must be taken
throughout high school to be eligible for
university admission.
› Why is that a problem?
 those beliefs are erroneous
 students in wrong courses
 students without aptitude in math become
frustrated, disengaged; affects entire education
experience
EDUCATE students and parents
(and teachers!) about the realities
of university admission
requirements…
MDM4U1 – Data Management
MHF4U1- Advanced Functions
MCV4U1- Calculus and Vectors
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MDM4U1 = MCF3M1 or MCR3U1
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MHF4U1 = MCR3U1 or MCT4C1
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MCV4U1 = MHF4U1 (or co-requisite)
Academic level gr. 9 & 10 math required
for MCR3U1 only
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Engineering
Aviation
Mathematics/Statistics
Computer Science
Science & science-related programs
Nursing (some exceptions)
Kinesiology (some exceptions)
Business
Education (some exceptions)
Architecture (one exception – U of T)
Some Design programs
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Only MCR3U1 or MCF3M1 required:
› Ryerson University
› University of Ottawa
› Western University
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No math required (but recommended):
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Brock University
Laurentian University
Nipissing University
University of Windsor
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Only MCR3U1 or MCF3M1 required:
› Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo
campus) – BA in Kinesiology & Physical
Education
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No math required:
› Western University (BA or BSc)
› University of Windsor (BHK)
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Depends on program of study (BSc. vs BA)
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Depends on university (eg. math required for all
education programs at Brock University)
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Depends on age level (P/J; J/I; I/S) – generally
no math requirement for BA/BEd programs at
I/S level
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Must check math requirements on a case-bycase basis
Gerontology
English
Fine Arts
French
Geography
History
Peace Studies
Music
Political Science
Music
Psychology (BA) Social Work
Sociology
Child Health
Criminology
Public Health
Dramatic Arts
Humanities
Journalism
Philosophy
Multimedia
Film Studies
Labour Studies
Theatre
Community
Development
Public Affairs &
Policy
Women’s
Studies
Bio-Resource
Management
Landscape
Architecture
Outdoor
Recreation
Modern
Languages
Community
Health
Religious
Studies
Native Studies
2D & 3D Design Physical &
Health
Education
› Cognitive Sciences @ Carleton University – no math or
science requirements
› Bachelor of Business Administration @ Nipissing – no
math requirement
› Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce @ Nipissing
(Muskoka) – no math requirement
› Architectural Studies @ U of T – no math or science
requirements (but calculus & physics required for
Masters program)
› MIDWIFERY (anywhere) – no math requirement
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students
investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and
trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions;
broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in
applying these concepts and skills. This course is the prerequisite or corequisite for MCV4U1.
Required for these programs:
 Engineering
 Architecture (except U of T)
 Aviation
 Computer Studies
 Mathematics/Statistics
 Most Business programs
 Many Economics programs
 Most Science programs
 Some Kinesiology programs
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions
and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students
solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of
vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional
space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and
radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the
modelling of real-world relationships.
Required for these programs:
 Architecture (Waterloo)
 Engineering
 Computer Science
 Mathematics/Statistics
 Many Science programs
 Some Business/Commerce programs, including Economics (2
maths usually required)
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it
relates to managing data. Students apply methods for organizing and
analyzing large amounts of information; solve problems involving
probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that
integrates statistical concepts and skills.
This math is unlike all the other high school mathematics courses – past
performance in math does not predict how a student will fare in this
course. Pathway can include applied level gr. 9/10 – gr. 11M – MDM4U1.
This math is seldom specifically required but is sufficient when a
program requires “one 4U math”.
Programs that accept MDM4U1 as a program prerequisite:
Many Business programs (as the second 4U math requirement)
Most Education programs
All Nursing programs
Some Kinesiology programs
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Arts & Science – MHF4U1 or MCV4U1
Bachelor of Technology – MCV4U1
Business – any two 4U maths
Computer Science – MCV4U1
Engineering – MCV4U1
Environmental & Earth Science – MHF4U1 or MCV4U1
Health Science – any 4U math
Integrated Science – MHF4U1 & MCV4U1
Humanities – no math
Kinesiology – MHF4U1 or MCV4U1
Life Sciences – MHF4U1 or MCV4U1
Mathematics & Statistics – MHF4U1 & MCV4U1
Medical Radiation Sciences – MHF4U1 & MCV4U1
Midwifery – no math
Music – no math
Nursing – any 4U math
Physical Science – MHF4U1 & MCV4U1
Social Science – no math (but recommended for some programs)
Studio Art – no math
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6 gr. 12 U/M courses required for ALL programs (co-op
does NOT count); most programs require ENG4U1
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BEST 6 including prerequisite courses to calculate
admission average
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If math is recommended but not required, consider
taking it as a 7th course if math is a weaker subject
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2 spares recommended in grade 12
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Admission requirements – www.electronicinfo.ca and
individual university web sites
Grade 12 University-Level math is NOT required
for all university programs.
Different math courses are required for different
programs – not all similar university programs
have the same admission requirements.
Students who are in the applied level stream of
math can still take a grade 12 university level
math (MDM4U1) if they take grade 11 mixed
math (MCF3M1).
Research program requirements!