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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.

Ottawa

Physics and Mathematics (Joint Honours – 4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)

OUAC OUY

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Carleton

Mathematics – Honours (4 years)

OUAC CMA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)—
First-year intakewhere published——
What you studyInterdisciplinary StudiesMathematicsPhysicsComputer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysics
What it isYou 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 itApplied to directlymathematicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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