Data Science (BSc)

Data Science is an emerging field of study that combines mathematics, statistics and computer science to collect, analyze, visualize and interpret data. The Faculty of Science offers a four-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science.

Bachelor of Science (Major)

• Expected duration: 4 years, approximately (120 credit hours) of study with a minimum degree GPA of 2.00. To enter a Major program, you need to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours with specific course and grade requirements.  
• The Faculty of Science Major program provides students with extensive study in their chosen field while allowing for educational breadth through other subjects of interest. The Major program offers flexibility and opportunities to select electives from other disciplines at the University of Manitoba. This flexibility means that the Major program doesn’t provide the same level of professional training as the Honours program.  
• Students in a Major program are eligible to apply for Co-op, which provides exposure to the industry and valuable work experience. Students normally enter the program after second year including designated courses and grades.  
• To earn a Bachelor of Science Major degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours or more of study with minimum grades on all courses as specified in the Academic Calendar and a minimum degree GPA of 2.00. You can complete this program on a full-time or part-time basis. 

Once you are eligible and fulfill the entrance requirements for the program, please complete the appropriate form on the Academic Advising page. 

Science Co-op

• The Faculty of Science Co-operative Education program is an excellent way for students to enhance their classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Available in most Major and Honours programs, Co-operative education is a form of experiential learning that integrates academic education with relevant, supervised and paid work experience. Co-op students gain valuable skills to guide them through their academic education and prepare them for future careers after graduation. Students who enrol in the Co-operative Education program will complete their four-year (approx.) Major or Honours degree in five years (approx.), allowing them to complete three or four work terms. Each work term is completed within a four-month period beginning in January, May or September.

Sample course offerings
Here are some examples of the courses offered for this program:

• COMP 2140: Data Structures and Algorithm
• DATA 2010: Tools and Techniques for Data Science
• DATA 3010: Data Science with Real World Data Sets
• MATH 1220: Linear Algebra
• STAT 2150: Statistics and Computing