Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Bachelor of Science, Major in Data Science at Thompson Rivers University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Science · Kamloops campus
What average do you need for TRU Bachelor of Science, Major in Data Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. TRU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
TRU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%; TRU also accepts ENG4C)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 67%, C+, within the past 2 years)
- SCH3U Chemistry (Grade 11)
- SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
How much does TRU Bachelor of Science, Major in Data Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $5,000 first year, $19,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 first year, $5,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $30,100 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kamloops, $837 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does TRU Bachelor of Science, Major in Data Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AstronomyUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| ChemistryUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| ChemistryUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Environmental ScienceUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| Geographic Information Science (GIS)SFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Physical GeographySFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| ScienceUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| ScienceUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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