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Ontario Tech

Data Science

OUAC DSM

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Digital Futures

OUAC HDF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid to High-70sNot publishedN/A75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • 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
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
  • OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Admission based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements.
  • Alternative Offers
  • There are no alternative offers.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA
First-year intakewhere published14045
What you studyComputer ScienceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation SystemsComputer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology
What it isData 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.This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.Digital Futures is a design and fine arts program where you study visual storytelling through digital tools and media, combining animation, graphic design, coding, and art. Unlike traditional design or fine art streams, it's built around interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world projects that blend artistic creativity with digital technology and communication. It suits people who want to create visually, think critically about media, and work across both artistic and technical domains.You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing.
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Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoOCAD University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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