2 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75% | 80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 37 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesComputer ScienceLinguisticsPhilosophy | Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy |
| What it is | Cognitive science studies how the mind works by combining insights from psychology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. This non-honours version gives you a broader survey of these fields rather than the deeper specialization of an honours degree, so you spend less time on advanced research methods and theory. It suits students curious about how thinking, language, and brain function connect, who want flexibility to explore multiple disciplines without committing to one. | This program teaches you how to improve health at the population level by studying disease prevention, health policy, and data systems. You'll learn to analyse health trends, design public health programs, and use technology to track and manage health outcomes. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom study and paid work placements in real health organizations, giving you direct experience in the field and making it suit students who want hands-on learning alongside theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Psychology & Health Studies (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Cognitive Science – Honours (4 years)75%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Génie mécanique biomédical et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Concurrent Education: Health (BEd)77–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.