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Ottawa

Data Science- Computer Science and Mathematics (5-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available)

OUAC OWI

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Waterloo

Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)

OUAC WD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • 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.
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)—
First-year intakewhere published1994
What you studyComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsStatisticsArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isYou 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.This program teaches you to design and build complex systems — often combining software, hardware, human behaviour, and business — that solve real-world problems. Unlike a traditional engineering program focused on one discipline, it blends computer science, design thinking, and management so you learn how systems work across multiple fields. It suits students who want engineering skills but prefer understanding how all the pieces fit together and spending time working in industry during their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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