| Today we're inundated with information from sensors, digital images, streaming video, satellite and medical imagery, and more. In Data Science at Waterloo, you'll learn to extract meaningful information from that tsunami of data and use it to predict future trends. You'll complement your core courses in statistics, mathematics, and computer science with a range of electives from many of Waterloo's 100 subject areas. When you graduate, you'll have the skills and knowledge to help governments and businesses make better decisions and smarter strategies. Through Waterloo's co-op program, you'll earn money, have access to North America's largest selection of co-op jobs, and graduate with up to 2 years of valuable work experience. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 87 to 89 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
- Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
- Grade12 English
One other 4U course is required. Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science or equivalent. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Not an Ontario high school student? We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country. If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.