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	Ontario Tech Data Science OUAC DSM Remove	TMU Computer Science (Co-op Available) OUAC SAB Remove	Ottawa Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years) OUAC OMC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75–80%“75-80%”	75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Physics (SPH4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U) Either Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (preferred) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)	ENG4U or FRA4U MCV4U or MHF4U One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	140	—	21
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Science	Computer Science Design Interdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology
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.	You study the theory and practice of computer programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development. This program lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience while you learn. It suits people who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are comfortable juggling work and study schedules.	You study design across multiple disciplines, blending computer science, visual and product design, and hands-on problem-solving. Unlike a single-discipline design program, this approach lets you explore how technology, creativity, and practical application intersect in real projects. It suits people who want to design solutions but aren't sure whether they lean toward coding, visual work, or engineering, and who learn best by doing.
The door tomajors you reach through it	statistics	computer science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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