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	Windsor Mathematics & Statistics OUAC NMH Remove	Waterloo Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WPS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum average”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MCV4U MDM4U MHF4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	Mathematics 70% minimum average A minimum grade of 70% in each of the following: ENG4U, MHF4U, and MCV4U If MDM4U is taken, a minimum grade of 70% is required For +7 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	250
What you study	Computer Science Mathematics Statistics	Astronomy Chemistry Geology Materials Science
What it is	This program lets you study the theory and real-world uses of numbers, patterns, and data analysis. You'll learn pure mathematics alongside statistics and computer science, giving you tools to solve problems in finance, science, and technology. It suits people who like abstract thinking and want flexibility to specialize later, whether in applied statistics, computing, or theoretical mathematics.	Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics statistics	chemistry earth science physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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