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	McMaster Mathematics and Statistics Gateway OUAC MZ Remove	RMC Science Honours OUAC ISF Remove	Ottawa Data Science- Computer Science and Mathematics (5-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OWI Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–87%“Mid-80s”	75%“Minimum average of 75%”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	Six U/M credits, including: ENG4U MHF4U Any 2 of the following: MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U or SBI4U Selection is based on academic performance and extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential. If any of your marks are less than 80% you must demonstrate excellent leadership skills to be competitive. +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	300	—	19
What you study	Mathematics Statistics	Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Mathematics Statistics
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.	This is a science degree focusing on chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics, studied at a military college where your academic training is combined with military officer development and physical training. Unlike a civilian science program, you're committed to becoming a Canadian Armed Forces officer after graduation, which shapes your entire experience. It suits people who want advanced science training alongside leadership development and military service.	You study computer science and mathematics together over five years, learning how to write code, analyse data, and solve problems using mathematical theory and statistical methods. Unlike a single major, this double degree gives you depth in both fields so you can build algorithms and understand the theory behind them. It suits people who want flexibility between pure mathematics and applied programming, and who value alternating work terms with their studies.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics statistics	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Royal Military College of Canada on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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