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Ontario Tech

Networking and Information Technology Security

OUAC DIT

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TMU

Computer Science (Part-time)

OUAC SAE

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Waterloo

Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WLS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid-70s”75–80%“75-80%”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
  • One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • or
  • Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70%
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Physics (SPH4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
  • Either Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (preferred) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published120—570
What you studyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsComputer ScienceAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isYou study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.You study computer science — programming, algorithms, data structures, software design, and related computing theory — on a schedule that lets you work or manage other commitments at the same time. Part-time means you take fewer courses per term and spread your degree over a longer period than full-time students. This suits people who need to balance education with work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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