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Ontario Tech

Data Science (Co-op)

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Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s87%A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this87–93%High 80s to Low 90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
First-year intakewhere published140200
What you studyComputer ScienceChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isYou study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large sets of data using computer science, mathematics, and statistics. The Co-op version requires you to complete paid work terms at companies throughout your degree, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. The Management option adds business and organizational courses if you want to lead data projects or work in strategy rather than focus purely on technical analysis.Engineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying.Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electronics, software, and artificial intelligence to design machines that think and act on their own. Unlike a traditional engineering program, this one requires you to complete paid work terms alternating with school, giving you real industry experience building the robots and automated systems you study in class. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines and are ready to balance studies with work semesters.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyengineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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