First Year Courses

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Students will be admitted to math courses based on requirements set in the course criteria chart: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/fyi/charts/math-criteria.php.    If you don't have grade 12 academic or advanced math (or equivalent) then you will not be admitted to a math course.  In that case, you should consider a program that doesn't require math, or upgrade your secondary school math (see below).

 COURSE CRITERIA CHART

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Entry-Level Mathematics Courses

Admission to Memorial does not grant automatic access to first year Mathematics and Statistics courses. All entry-level MATH & stat courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have prerequisite requirements which must be met.  If you plan to pursue a program that requires Calculus then you should do the 'advanced' (upper level) stream of mathematics in high school which includes a rigorous treatment of algebra, functions, and trigonometry.

 

Meeting Prerequisite Requirements

All entry-level math and statistics course have prerequisite requirements that include two components: 1) a grade 12 course requirement, and 2) a Math Placement Test score.   Students need both components. 

Some internationally recognized standardized math scores can be used in place of one or both of these components.  A strong score on the math portion of the College Board SAT,  Cambridge or EdExcel board A or AS level results, or IB Analysis and Approaches results can be used in place of an MPT score.  

Consult the Course Criteria Chart to know specific prerequisite requirements for specific courses. 

 

Upgrading to Access First Year Math Courses

If you want to take a program which requires MATH 1000, and you do not meet the prerequisite requirements for MATH 1090 at Memorial University, this information may be of interest to you. Successful completion of some of these options will allow a student to re-write the MPT, or in some cases may grant direct access to MATH 1090 or MATH 1000 without an MPT score.

All of the organizations discussed below are external to Memorial University and are not affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial. If you enroll in an external course to upgrade your high school mathematics, and you need a local contact for the purpose of the administration of a test, you may contact Tara Stuckless, (709) 864-8914, mathugrad@mun.ca .

Some Options to Consider:

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University

The School of Science and the Enviroment offers MATH 109A/B.  This is offered on-campus at Grenfell (not online).  Consult the Course Criteria Chart for prerequisite information: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/fyi/charts/math-criteria.php.

Marine Institute, Memorial University

MA 1100

MA 1100 is offered on-campus at the Marine Instutute in the fall and winter terms, and online occasionally.   On-campus classes take place at the MI campus on Ridge Road.  Classes are five days a week, Monday to Friday.  MA 1100 will be treated as equivalent to grade 12 advanced math for the purpose of meeting prerequisite requirements to take Math 1090 (or another first year math course.) On completion, students who already have an MPT score may enter MATH 1090, or may re-write the Math Placement Test to attempt to qualify for entry to MATH 1000.  

College of the North Atlantic (CNA)

1-888-982-2268

MA1700

As of Sept. 1, 2024,  MA1700 will be treated as equivalent to grade 12 advanced math for the purpose of meeting prerequisite requirements to take Math 1090 (or another first year math course.) On completion, students who already have an MPT score may enter MATH 1090, or re-write the Math Placement Test to qualify for entry to MATH 1000.

Thompson Rivers University

MATH 0633

Math 0633 is a non-credit course offered by Thompson Rivers University. It is designed to prepare students for entry to calculus at the university level. This course does not transfer for credit to Memorial, but it will count as "advanced math" for the purpose of meeting the prerequisite requirement for first year math courses at MUN.  On completion, students who already have an MPT score may enter MATH 1090, or re-write the Math Placement Test to qualify for entry to MATH 1000.

University of New Brunswick

MATH 0863 Pre-calculus

Math 0863 is a non-credit course offered by the University of New Brunswick. It is designed to prepare students for entry to calculus at the university level. This course does not transfer for credit to Memorial, but it will count as "advanced math" for the purpose of meeting the prerequisite requirement for first year math courses at MUN.  On completion, students who already have an MPT score may enter MATH 1090, or re-write the Math Placement Test to qualify for entry to MATH 1000.

 Virtual High School (VHS) or TVO ILC or Ontario Virtual School


MHF4U – Advanced Functions

Memorial University recognizes MHF4U as an advanced math course for the purpose of granting access to the calculus stream of courses. On completion, students who already have an MPT score qualify for direct entry to MATH 1090, and may write the MPT for entry to MATH 1000. TVO ILC and the Virtual High School are accredited schools in Ontario, which offer courses from the Ontario provincial curriculum. For more information visit http://www.virtualhighschool.com or https://www.ilc.org/.

Discovery Centre

Math 3201 (Equivalent Course)

At the Discovery Centre you can upgrade for one or multiple subject/skill areas to improve your marks for college or university enrollment minimums. All academic Math, Science and English subjects are available. The preferred advanced math is not available from the Discovery Centre. Grade 12 academic math will meet minimum requirements for entry to Memorial, but only an excellent mark in grade 12 academic math will potentially prepare you to enter the Calculus stream. If you choose this option you need to aim to fully master the course and achieve at least 75%.