Undergraduate
Data Science
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- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
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- Peterborough
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Science, Technology & Math
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RDT - Peterborough
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The Trent Advantage
Build expertise in one of the world's fastest-growing fields, using data science, machine learning, and predictive analytics to uncover insights and solve complex real-world problems.
In Data Science at Trent, you'll build expertise in programming, statistics, machine learning, and predictive analytics while developing specialized knowledge in a field that interests you. By combining technical skills with subject-area expertise, you'll learn how to uncover insights, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions across a wide range of industries.
- Build specialized experience by completing credits in a secondary area of focus, such as life and health sciences for medical data science or economics and finance for financial-risk analysis.
- Gain technical training in programming, machine learning, predictive modelling, data visualization, and data management.
- Benefit from hands-on experience working with structured and unstructured datasets, transforming raw data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Pursue a faculty-supervised fourth-year capstone project where you'll develop and evaluate a data science solution using a real-world dataset.
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Data Science degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader? How does one learn to lead? In this option you will learn all about the importance of building relationships and directing people to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. With opportunities to learn from Trent University’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and take courses from across disciplines, you will develop comprehensive perspectives on leadership and earn a formal designation that signals your leadership capacity to future employers.
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Marketing
Enhance your business acumen by gaining a basic understanding of core concepts and marketing principles in addition to learning the fundamentals of business, advertising, market research and beyond.
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Communications
Further develop your creative and logical thinking, project management, teamwork, problem analysis, and clear and persuasive communication skills. In this option, you’ll also have a chance to participate in the community-based capstone course.
Career experience while you learn
Every Data Science student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Research Opportunities
- Build research skills through upper-year courses focused on advanced analytics and project-based learning.
- Contribute to community-based and faculty-led research projects that use data to address real-world challenges.
- Explore interdisciplinary research opportunities with Trent researchers and Canada Research Chairs.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Complete a fourth-year capstone project that applies data science to real-world datasets and challenges.
- Expand your expertise with courses in a complementary field, from health sciences to finance and environmental science.
Study Abroad
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
Career Paths
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Applications Architect
- Data Architect
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U, MHF4U, and MCV4U or MDM4U | 70-75% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition
$8,171.04
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 10,293.26
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
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