Program Overview
Data Science Program
The Data Science program is offered as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Data Science is a booming field that uses computing and statistical reasoning to extract knowledge and insights from data.
Program Description
In this program, students become familiar with analyzing complex data through case studies in domains such as business, health, and digital media, and through a capstone experience that engages students in research with data in an industrial setting. Each student takes courses in a stream outside data science and their capstone experience will use data from that stream. The streams students can choose from are:
- Business
- Health
- Computational Arts
- Optimization
- Computation
Admission Requirements
Ontario High School Applicants
- English (ENG4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a grade of at least 75%
- Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)
- Biology (SBI4U) OR Chemistry (SCH4U) OR Physics (SPH4U)
- Three additional 4U or M courses
International Students
- Highest level Mathematics
- Highest level of one other science
Typical First-Year Courses
- Introduction to Data Science
- Python Programming I & II
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Math for Computer Science
Application Process
- Complete an online application form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit supporting documents.
Careers
A degree from the Faculty of Science opens the door to many different pathways and opportunities. Students will engage in several types of experiential learning throughout the Data Science program, including case analysis, teamwork, working with technologies and data sets, and outreach and assistance to external organizations.
Career Possibilities
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Architect
- Business Analyst
- Market Analyst
- Data Engineer
Program Details
The program is designed to prepare students for meaningful employment in data science-related positions in a wide range of industries, including technology, finance and insurance, public administration, and more. The program includes a two-term, community-based data science consulting project that helps students integrate their newly acquired data science skills in an industrial setting.