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	Ottawa Physique et mathématiques (Bidisciplinaire – 4 ans) OUAC OFA Remove	Ottawa Physics and Mathematics (Joint Honours – 4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUY Remove	Carleton Mathematics – Honours (4 years) OUAC CMA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics. +3 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics. +3 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page
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)	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Physics	Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Physics	Computer Science Economics Mathematics Physics
What it is	You study physics and mathematics together as equal subjects rather than choosing one as your major. This combined degree lets you apply mathematical theory directly to physical problems, giving you a deeper understanding of how the two fields connect. The program suits students who are strong in both subjects and want to use advanced math to solve real-world physics questions, whether in research, engineering, or technology.	You study physics and mathematics together as equal subjects rather than choosing one as your major and one as a minor. This joint honours program lets you build deep knowledge in both fields and see how they connect, rather than treating them as separate disciplines. It suits students who are strong in both subjects and want flexibility to pursue careers in theoretical science, engineering, research, or fields that need both mathematical and physical reasoning.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	mathematics statistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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