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	York Statistics (BSc, Co-op available) OUAC YMS Remove	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid to High 70s”	80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4U or 4M courses +6 more on the program page	English 4U * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics. * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published	25	950
What you study	Mathematics Statistics	Anthropology Economics Health Informatics Human Geography
What it is	This program teaches you how to collect, analyze, and interpret data using mathematical methods and software tools. Unlike a pure mathematics degree, you focus on applying statistical techniques to real-world problems in business, science, and public policy. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work terms, suiting students who want practical experience alongside theory.	Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through it	statistics	criminology geography political science psychology sociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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