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Ontario Tech

Computer Science (Co-op)

OUAC DCD

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Science

OUAC ROX

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s75%73–77%Mid 70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U
  • Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published140200
What you studyChemistryComputer ScienceComputer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in TechnologyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences
What it isYou study computer science — writing code, building software, and solving problems with computers — while working in paid job placements throughout your degree. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between semesters of classes and semesters working at real companies, giving you professional experience alongside your education. The Management option adds business and organizational courses if you want to move toward leadership roles; the straight Computer Science path suits you if you want to focus purely on technical skills and software development.You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlylife sciencesphysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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