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Laurier (Waterloo)

Data Science (BSc)

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 70%
  • Advanced Functions at 80%
  • Calculus and Vectors at 80%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U
  • 3 additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyInformation ServicesInformation SystemsOperational ResearchStatisticsAstronomyBiotechnologyChemistryMathematics
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 pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlychemistryphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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