Data Science (B.Sc.)
Learn to transform data into meaningful insights for various industries in this interdisciplinary degree program.
As a Data Science student at Trent, you will acquire knowledge in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, and learn to apply those analytical skills in extracting intelligence from big data sets, working in numerous fields from Business to Media Studies to Sociology.
Smaller class sizes mean you’ll receive personalized guidance and support from Trent experts as you dive into complex subjects like data analysis, statistics, programming, and predictive modeling.
No matter how you design your learning in this degree, you’ll have opportunities to gain career experience and establish a skillset that’s in-demand in a world guided by data.
Pair your computer science-based knowledge with a focus in the field of your choosing – imagine yourself as a data scientist, or maybe you’re more interested in the world of social media. The opportunities are virtually endless!
- Put theory into practice in the fourth-year capstone project, where you will apply your skills and knowledge to real-world data, developing, implementing, and evaluating a data science solution
- Expand your data analysis applications by taking four required credits in a different area of focus – choose from courses in life and health sciences for a career in medical data science, or learn to assess financial risk with courses in economics or finance
- Gain an understanding of how to extract data from structured and unstructured datasets, applying knowledge and insights across a broad range of practical applications
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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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A minimum 75% admission average, including ENG4U, MHF4U, and either MCV4U or MDM4U
- ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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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.
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.
