Overview

Data Science is offered by Nipissing University. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Data Science program leads to an undergraduate degree which provides graduates with the necessary mathematical and computational background to be a data scientist.

Key Facts

It will introduce you to the applications of data science in your area of interest. Obtaining the degree will involve a combination of courses and experiential learning components in the form of a research paper, practicums and internships. Whether you are interested in precision medicine, dealing with data sets on environment or business analytics, or understanding complex systems, you will learn how to use the tools and problem-solving skills of computer science and mathematics to work with data. The Data Science curriculum includes courses on machine learning, tools and technologies in data science and data analytics in addition to courses in computer science and mathematics, such as data structures and data management, artificial intelligence, neural networks and statistics. The curriculum is designed to cover all aspects of Data Science: capturing, maintaining, processing, analyzing and communicating data. In our programs, undergraduate research is strongly emphasized. Students in the Honours Specialization programs are required to complete either a practicum course at the third-year level and one fourth-year research course or two fourth-year research courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science

Programming in C++

Data Science

Calculus

Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 37 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Official transcripts from all institutions (domestic or international) previously or presently attended, secondary schools, colleges and universities (Domestic and international applicants who have attended postsecondary institutions outside of North America must have their transcripts assessed by World Education Service);
Proof of name change, if academic documents show a name other than that under which application is made (i.e. marriage registration, notarized statements of legal name change or other legal documents); and,
Evidence of English language proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s first language.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28000 CAD / year

≈ 28000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7027 CAD / year

≈ 7027 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $10,089.58/year

Living costs

North Bay

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

North Bay

Funding

Scholarships Information

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