Pathway + Bachelor

Bachelor of Mathematics in Mathematics/Teaching

Canada

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What will I learn?

Inspire the next generation. Because the world needs more math.

Become a high school teacher and help students excel at math. There’s no better place to hone your skills than Waterloo, where you’ll gain eighth months of high school classroom experience (along with paid work experience if you enroll in co-op) even before you apply to a Bachelor of Education program.

During your academic terms, you can take a wide variety of math courses or choose to focus your studies in a particular area in math. Add a second teachable from Waterloo's Faculties of Science or Arts.

The world needs more great math teachers. We’ll set you on that path.

Co-op

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can gain experience in the classroom before you even apply to a Bachelor of Education program. Set yourself apart from other future teachers!

Sample co-op job titles

  • Student teacher
  • Computer science tutor
  • Teaching assistant
  • Computer science teacher
  • Instructional support assistant
  • Math tutor
  • Teacher intern

CAREERS WITH MATHEMATICS/TEACHING??

Graduates pursue careers in teaching math and computer science. They work for school boards across Canada and internationally.

Recent graduates

  • Teacher – Waterloo Region District School Board
  • Math Teacher – Halton District School Board
  • Instructor – University of Ontario Institute of Technology
  • Information Systems Analyst & Consultant – University of Waterloo
  • Youth Job Specialist – YMCA
  • Instructor – Humber College

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$60,000.00 (US$ 43,127) per year
Residence fee - Single room 3872 Fall, 3872 Winter, 3872 Spring.
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Waterloo Main Campus

200 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3G1, Canada

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$60,000.00 (US$ 43,127) per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Faculty of Mathematics

University of Waterloo,

WATERLOO,

Ontario (ON),

N2L 3G1, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • Any 4U English
  • One other 4U course
  • Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science

Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s

English language requirement:

  • Internet - based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 overall; 25 writing, 25 speaking.
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall; 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening.
  • MELAB: 85 overall; 80 per section; if you're applying to a co-op program: 3 speaking.
  • CAEL: 70 overall; 60 per band; 70 writing, 70 speaking.
  • PTE Academic: 63 overall; 65 writing, 65 speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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