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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–85%“80-85%” | 84–89%“84 to 89%” | 80% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 60 | — | 88 |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer ScienceDesignGeneral or Integrated Engineering | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | Cybersecurity is the study of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from attacks and breaches. You learn defensive programming, threat analysis, and security design alongside core computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. The built-in co-op placements let you apply these skills in real security roles while you study, which suits people who want hands-on experience alongside theory. | Computer Engineering combines the design and building of computer hardware and software systems. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and how to integrate them into working devices — going deeper into the physical and mathematical foundations than a pure computer science program. This admission stream requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your studies, alternating between school and paid engineering jobs in industry. | Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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