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Ontario Tech

Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) (Co-op)

OUAC DJC

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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”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (minimum 60%)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U).
  • Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses, with no grade below 60%
  • 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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)—
First-year intakewhere published—570
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isArtificial Intelligence is the study of how to design computer systems that can learn, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal human instruction. This program embeds four paid work terms throughout your degree, alternating with school terms, so you gain industry experience while learning theory. It suits students who want hands-on experience alongside rigorous training in machine learning, data analysis, and intelligent systems, and who are ready to balance classroom study with workplace 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 directlybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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