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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Lakehead

Arts One (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AB

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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)70%75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, 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
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 5 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • BA Interdisciplinary Studies
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140
What you studyChemistryArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementAnthropologyEconomicsEnglish StudiesFine ArtAboriginal StudiesEconomicsEducation StudiesEnglish Studies
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 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.Arts One is a broad first-year program that lets you explore multiple humanities and social science subjects — including anthropology, history, English, economics, and geography — before deciding on a major. Unlike applying directly to a single program, this approach gives you time to sample different disciplines and find the right fit before committing. It suits students who are curious about ideas and society but aren't yet certain which direction they want to specialize in.This program trains you to teach junior and intermediate students (roughly grades 4 to 10) by combining a university degree in arts subjects with teacher education coursework. You study one or two arts subjects like English, history, or psychology while also taking education courses that teach you how to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and assess student learning. It suits people who want to teach a specific subject and earn a teaching credential in four years rather than doing a separate degree first.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer scienceApplied to directlyeducation
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfo

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