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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-70s73–80%Mid- to high 70s
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.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published35
What you studyInformation ServicesInformation SystemsOperational ResearchStatisticsComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign
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 how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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