4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 78% | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 78% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UICS4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 140 | — | 15 | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsStatistics | Computer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics |
| What it is | Data Science focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data to solve real-world problems using statistics, mathematics, and computer programming. The BSc&Mgt variant adds business courses alongside the technical ones, preparing you for leadership roles in data-driven organizations. This program suits people who enjoy both math and computers, want hands-on problem-solving skills, and appreciate learning how to turn raw data into decisions. | An Honours Mathematics degree means you study pure and applied mathematics at depth over four years, with required courses in calculus, algebra, analysis, and proof-based theory. Unlike a general math program, this honours stream demands rigorous mathematical reasoning and includes optional specializations through electives in computer science, physics, statistics, or economics. It suits students who enjoy abstract problem-solving and want a foundation for graduate studies or technical careers. | You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large datasets by combining computer science and mathematics. Unlike a standalone computer science or math degree, you learn to write code, build algorithms, and apply statistical and mathematical theory specifically to solve data problems. This program suits you if you want technical depth in multiple areas and are willing to do paid work terms alongside your classes over five years. | A three-year mathematics degree where you study pure and applied mathematics without the depth required for honours. You choose electives from computer science, physics, statistics, and economics to build a program suited to your interests rather than following a fixed honours sequence. This suits students who want solid mathematical training for careers in business, teaching, or technical fields without committing to graduate-level mathematics study. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | statistics | mathematicsstatistics | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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