BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

Actuaries manage risk and uncertainty and evaluate the likely impact of future events. Heriot-Watt's Actuarial Science programme is world-famous for its excellence. It contains all the courses that are essential for ensuring a flying start to a career as an actuary whilst at the same time fostering highly transferable mathematical skills. If you excel at mathematics, enjoy problem solving and are looking for a degree that will prepare you for a rewarding career - both intellectually and financially - Actuarial Science could be the programme for you. This Bachelor's degree mirrors the highly successful BSc Actuarial Science degree offered in the UK, which is accredited by the UK Actuarial Profession. This can significantly reduce the time taken to qualify as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science: BCCC (including B in Mathematics and C in English)Foundation: CGPA 3.5 including B in Mathematics (assessment required)A-Level: BBB (including B in Mathematics)STPM: GPA 3.0 for 3 subjects, including GPA 3.0 in MathematicsUEC: 10 points (including A2 in Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics, A2 in English) from 5 subjects not less than B grade.IB Diploma: 28 points for 6 subjects including 6 in HL, AA Mathematics (HL Analysis and Approaches Mathematics)WACE/SACE: ATAR 85 (including 70% in Mathematics Method/Specialist)CPU: Further assessment requiredOntario Secondary School Diploma: 90% average score of 6 best relevant Grade 12 subjects including Calculus & Vectors and Advance Functions (Further Assessment is required)China Senior High School Graduation Certificate: 80% including 80% Mathematics (further assessment needed)India Senior School Certificate/Class XII: 80% including 80% in Mathematics (further assessment needed)Indonesia SMA 3: 80% including 80% in Mathematics (further assessment needed)MUFY: 90% (including 90% in Advanced Mathematics)