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	Brock Mathematics and Statistics OUAC BH Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Data Science (BSc) OUAC UDS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid 70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Mathematics and Statistics: MHF4U (min. 75%) MCV4U (min. 75%) Strongly recommended subject: ENG4U Accelerated Mathematics Studies Stream: +2 more on the program page	English at 70% Advanced Functions at 80% Calculus and Vectors at 80% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Supplementary pieces include: written personal statement, mathematical activities portfolio, Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Mathematics Statistics	Information ServicesInformation SystemsOperational ResearchStatistics
What it is	You study pure mathematics and statistical analysis — everything from algebra and calculus to probability and data methods. This program includes optional co-op terms where you work in industry or research settings alongside your studies, giving you real experience before graduation. It suits people who want deep technical skills in mathematics or statistics and prefer learning through a mix of classroom theory and workplace application.	Data Science combines statistics, programming, and problem-solving to extract useful patterns and insights from large datasets. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program emphasizes the mathematical and statistical foundation needed to analyze data rather than just building software. A co-op placement is built in, so you'll work in real data roles while studying. It suits people who enjoy both math and logic puzzles and want to solve practical business problems using data.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics statistics	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Brock University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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