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Laurier (Waterloo)

Data Science (BSc)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s70%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 70%
  • Advanced Functions at 80%
  • Calculus and Vectors at 80%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Earth Science (Environmental Science): ENG4U, 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • Earth Science: ENG4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • Geography (Arts): ENG4U
  • Geography (Arts & Sciences): ENG4U
  • Geography (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U
  • Geography (Environmental Studies): ENG4U
  • Geography (Science): ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering Science, BESc, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyInformation ServicesInformation SystemsOperational ResearchStatisticsEnvironmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesFacilities ManagementGeologyHuman Geography
What it isData Science combines statistics, programming, and problem-solving to extract useful patterns and insights from large datasets. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program emphasizes the mathematical and statistical foundation needed to analyze data rather than just building software. A co-op placement is built in, so you'll work in real data roles while studying. It suits people who enjoy both math and logic puzzles and want to solve practical business problems using data.This program teaches you Earth's physical systems: rocks and minerals, landforms, weather patterns, soil, and water. You'll study how natural processes shape the planet and how humans interact with the environment through forestry, geology, and environmental management. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in careers protecting ecosystems or managing natural resources.You study how human activity shapes the natural world and how landscapes, climate, and ecosystems affect people and cities. The program offers multiple routes depending on your interests: a general arts degree, a combined arts and sciences track, an engineering focus for environmental systems, or a specialized environmental studies degree. It suits students curious about climate change, resource management, urban planning, or environmental policy who want both scientific and human perspectives.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyearth sciencegeography
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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