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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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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)80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, 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
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140
What you studyChemistryArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry
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.You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer scienceearth scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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