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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Game Design

OUAC BGD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s80–83%Low 80s73–80%Mid- to high 70s75%75 %
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended subjects:
  • 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language
  • ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C
  • 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
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Audition
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published14035
What you studyChemistryCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignChemistryInterdisciplinary StudiesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryMusic
What it isComputer Science is the study of how to design, build, and understand software and computer systems. At Ontario Tech, you can choose between a straight science degree or combine it with management courses, which prepares you for roles where you lead tech projects or teams. The program includes a co-op component, giving you paid work terms at companies alongside your classes, which suits students who want real experience before graduating.You study how to create video games from start to finish, learning programming, visual design, animation, sound, and storytelling. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program balances technical skills with creative and business thinking, so you learn game engines, art, and how to actually launch a game. It suits people who want hands-on work making games rather than working only on backend code or studying game theory in isolation.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.You study chemistry and biochemistry alongside music performance or theory over five years, earning two degrees at once. Unlike a single major, you commit equal time to both fields, which means rigorous lab work and science courses paired with music ensemble, applied lessons, or composition. This suits students who have genuine strength and passion in both science and the arts, and want to pursue careers that might combine them or keep both paths open.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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