3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 78% | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 300 | — | 15 |
| What you study | MathematicsStatistics | Computer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsStatistics |
| What it is | A program where you study pure mathematics and applied statistics together, building strong foundations in both subjects before specializing. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at employers who use these skills. It suits students who enjoy both abstract problem-solving and real-world data analysis, and who want work experience alongside their degree. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | mathematicsstatistics | mathematicsstatistics | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Mathematics – Non-Honours (3 years)78%+
- Data Science- Computer Science and Mathematics (5-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
- Mathematics and Data Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Computer Science and Mathematics (Joint Honours – 4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
- Data Science (BA - Co-op available)77–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.