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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)78–80%78%; co-op 80%80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including:
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U)
  • Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published4525
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
What it isYou study how to build computer systems that learn and make decisions on their own, using mathematics, programming, and data analysis. This program pairs computer science fundamentals with a focused specialization in artificial intelligence techniques and applications. A co-op component lets you work terms in industry alongside your studies. It suits people who want hands-on experience applying AI to real problems while completing their degree.You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development.Computer Science is a four-year degree covering the design, development, and theory behind software and computer systems, with options to specialize in artificial intelligence or software engineering. The co-op stream lets you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving and coding, and who want to build professional experience before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlycomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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