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	Carleton Engineering – Software OUAC CES Remove	Windsor Electrical Engineering OUAC NEN Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”	74%“74% minimum average”	74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page	Electrical Engineering Certificate (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U +3 more on the program page	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Software Engineering	Computer Engineering Computer Science Electronic & Electrical Engineering Others in Physical Sciences	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.	You study how to design, build, and troubleshoot electrical systems and devices, from power grids to circuits in phones and computers. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work in industry while you study, giving you hands-on experience alongside classroom learning. It suits you if you like physics and math, want to solve practical problems with electricity and electronics, and value real-world work experience.	A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through it	software engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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