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Ontario Tech

Data Science (Co-op)

OUAC DMO

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Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s87–90%A minimum of high-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this80–87%Low to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, 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
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 2 of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
  • *Completion of all 3 sciences is strongly recommended.
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • An online
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published1406530
What you studyComputer ScienceBiologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesAccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry
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.Honours Integrated Science teaches you how different sciences connect and overlap rather than studying them in separate boxes. You'll take courses across biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and environmental studies, learning how they relate to real problems instead of treating each discipline independently. This suits students who want a flexible foundation in science and aren't certain yet which single specialization they'll pursue.You study science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating.
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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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