Data Science (Computer Science and Mathematics)

University of Ottawa

Computing and Software: blue ink subject illustration

5 years
Duration (years)
5 years
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Co-op option
Work experience
Co-op option
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Deadlines

September 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

Applications open for programs beginning September 2027
2026 entry
Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4U / EAE4U / EAL4U / ETS4U / EAC4U / EWC4U / FRA4U / FLO4UOne accepted Grade 12 U English or French course
MHF4UAdvanced Functions
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U.
MHF4U.
MCV4U.
At least 70% combined across the prerequisite mathematics courses.
Limited enrolment.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Canadian applicants through OWI or OWJ.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
- Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways

English instruction (OWI)

Ontario secondary school applicants

Published minimum 80% for OUAC OWI.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U.
MHF4U.
MCV4U.
At least 70% combined across the prerequisite mathematics courses.
Limited enrolment.
French Immersion is available through this English route.

French instruction (OWJ)

Ontario secondary school applicants

Published minimum 78% for OUAC OWJ.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U.
MHF4U.
MCV4U.
At least 70% combined across the prerequisite mathematics courses.
Limited enrolment.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 150 course units for this published degree plan.

References

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

Co-opCo-op option

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Courses

Published 2026–27 first-year sequence for this exact degree. Flexible term placements and preparation courses follow the university’s notes.

Published first-year sequence

Fall

Free elective | elective course units offered by the University of Ottawa excluding courses offered by The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering..

ENG 1112Technical Report Writing3 units
ITI 1120Introduction to Computing I3 units
MAT 1320Calculus I3 units
MAT 1341Introduction to Linear Algebra3 units

1 elective slot

Winter

ITI 1100Digital Systems I3 units
ITI 1121Introduction to Computing II3 units
MAT 1322Calculus II3 units
MAT 1348Discrete Mathematics for Computing3 units
CSI 2911Professional Practice in Computing3 units

Elective choices

The dual degree requires 9 elective units outside Science and Engineering. The approved restricted blocks also include 6 MAT or CSI units at the 3000 or 4000 level, 6 CSI units at the 2000 through 4000 levels and 6 MAT units at the 2000 through 4000 levels.