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	Ontario Tech Pre-Engineering OUAC DEZ Remove	York Engineering (BEng - Co-op available) OUAC YT Remove	Waterloo Environmental Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WEE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	Not published“N/A”	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) and Advanced Functions (MHF4U), with a minimum grade of 60% in both. Should applicants present any of the following courses, their pre-engineering year may be adjusted accordingly: Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and/or Physics (SPH4U).	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) No prerequisite below 70%: ENG4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Supplementary information/evaluation is optional . Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	450	75
What you study	Chemistry Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering	Biological Sciences Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Studies
What it is	Pre-Engineering is a one-year program that strengthens your math and science foundations before you move into a specialized engineering degree. You'll take courses in chemistry, physics, and advanced mathematics to prepare for civil, mechanical, electrical, or general engineering programs. It's designed for students who want to study engineering but need to build up their technical skills first.	Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory.	You study how to design systems and structures that protect the environment and manage natural resources — combining biology, chemistry, civil engineering, and earth science. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on water treatment, waste management, air quality, and land remediation. It suits students who want to solve real environmental problems with engineering tools and are willing to do mandatory work terms alongside their studies.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	engineering software engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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