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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s74–76%73–77%Mid 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UMHF4USBI4USPH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, 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
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140
What you studyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences
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.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directlylife sciencesphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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