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Ontario Tech

Data Science (Co-op)

OUAC DMO

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U of T (St. George)

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

OUAC TPG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s83–90%Mid to high 80s83–87%Mid-80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, 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.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
  • 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 onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published140100130
What you studyComputer ScienceAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials ScienceAstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysicsBiologyChemistryMaterials ScienceMolecular Biology, Biochemistry
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.This program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path.This is a first-year science program that teaches you foundational chemistry, physics, and related subjects before you specialize. Unlike going directly into a single honours program, you spend your first year exploring different branches of physical science, then choose your final degree path — either a pure science degree or a combined science and engineering degree. It suits students who are strong in math and science but aren't yet sure whether they want to focus purely on theory or blend science with applied engineering.This program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlychemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatisticschemistryphysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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