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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Western

Science

OUAC ES

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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)80–83%Low 80s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, 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
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140100550
What you studyChemistryArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
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.This is a four-year degree in computer science, covering artificial intelligence, software engineering, and core programming concepts. You can choose to add a co-op stream, which means you work semesters at tech companies alongside your studies, building real workplace experience. It suits people who want to learn software development with the option to gain paid industry work experience before graduating.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer scienceApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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