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	Laurier (Waterloo) Data Science (BSc) OUAC UDS Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published	English at 70% Advanced Functions at 80% Calculus and Vectors at 80% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Information ServicesInformation SystemsOperational ResearchStatistics	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	Data 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.	A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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