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2 programs, side by side

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Data Science (BSc)

OUAC UDS

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Arts

OUAC ROY

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4U
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.
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200
What you studyInformation ServicesInformation SystemsOperational ResearchStatisticsAboriginal StudiesAgricultureAnthropologyBusiness Studies
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.An Honours Arts degree lets you study humanities and social sciences in depth, choosing from subjects like history, English, anthropology, environmental studies, and others. Unlike a general arts degree, an honours program requires more advanced courses in your chosen major and typically demands higher academic performance. This program suits students who want to explore ideas across cultures, societies, and texts, and who are willing to commit to deeper study in at least one subject area.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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