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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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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid- to high 70s73–77%Mid 70s75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of FIF4U, FRA4U
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.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
  • 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.
  • 1 cours de français niveau U/M 12ième année (FRA 4U, FIF 4U)
  • 1 cours de fonctions avancées niveau U 12ième année (MHF 4U)
  • 2 cours de science niveau U 12ième année ou 1 science + 1 math (chimie recommandé)
  • 2 autres cours niveau U/M 12ième année
  • Moyenne globale minimale de 75 % des meilleurs 6 cours du niveau U/M 12ième année
  • +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published14035
What you studyChemistryComputer ScienceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryComputer Science
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.This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory.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.This program trains you to teach science — biology, chemistry, or computer science — at the middle and intermediate school levels in French-language schools. You earn your Bachelor of Science and teaching qualification simultaneously by combining science courses with education coursework, rather than studying science first and then adding teacher training afterward. It suits students who are fluent in French, strong in science, and committed to teaching younger students.
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 them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfo

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